Bus Tickets from London to Edinburgh

Next bus departures

Next departures for London to Edinburgh on November 20
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixbusBus
Victoria Coach Station
Bus StationCheapest
FlixbusBus
London Finchley Road (Stop CL)
Bus StationFastest
National ExpressBus
    Victoria Coach Station
    Bus StationNo tags
    FlixbusBus
    Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)
    Bus StationNo tags
    MegabusBus
      Finchley Road
      Edinburgh Airport No tags

      Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:59 PM GMT.

      Compare 3 ways to go from London to Edinburgh

      We recommend carpooling

      Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 8 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

      1carpool per day
      8h 40mAverage Duration
      534 kmDistance
      22kgCO₂ emissions
      Average Price$36 - $319Average Duration12h 1m
      13kg CO₂e
      Average Price$78 - $710Average Duration4h 38m
      13kg CO₂e
      Carpool
      Average Price$47 - $119Average Duration8h 40m
      22kg CO₂e

      Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Edinburgh by bus

      1. How far is London from Edinburgh?

        The distance between London and Edinburgh is around 535 km (332 miles).

      2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from London to Edinburgh?

        Buses traveling this route start their trip at Finchley Road, in London, and end it at Bus Station, in Edinburgh.

      Find cheapest prices for buses

      Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

      Best price found
      11-17
      $60
      11-18
      $52
      Today
      $75
      11-20
      $55
      11-21
      $66
      11-22
      $55
      11-23
      $66
      11-24
      $55
      busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Edinburgh was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $52

      To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from London to Edinburgh, as early as possible.

      You can expect to pay from $52 to $199 for a bus ticket from London to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $55 which is on 2025-11-20.

      Usually National Express, FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

      What's the cheapest way to go from London to Edinburgh?

      busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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