What is the travel distance from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh?

The distance between Middlesbrough and Edinburgh is around 198 km (123 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh?

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

Bus Middlesbrough to Edinburgh from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Middlesbrough to Edinburgh on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	Middlesbrough Bus Station	3h 35m	9:35pm	Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:00pm	Middlesbrough Bus Station	5h 14m	11:14pm	Drum Brae	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Middlesbrough Bus Station	5h 22m	11:22pm	Newbridge	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Middlesbrough Bus Station	5h 11m	11:11pm	Edinburgh Zoo South	No tags

Next departures for Middlesbrough to Edinburgh on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	Middlesbrough Bus Station	3h 35m	9:35pm	Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:00am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	4h 40m	7:40am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	3h 55m	6:25am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:00am	Middlesbrough Bus Station	4h 40m	7:40am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Middlesbrough Bus Station	5h 14m	11:14pm	Drum Brae	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:05 AM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Middlesbrough 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 3 hours, and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3hAverage Duration

198 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $80	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$34 - $34	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Middlesbrough and Edinburgh?

Stops in Middlesbrough

A
Middlesbrough Bus Station
20 Cleveland Square, Middlesbrough TS1 2NX, UK
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Stops in Edinburgh

A
Bus Station
13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
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B
Edinburgh Airport
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C
Haymarket
Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
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D
23 The Mound
23 The Mound, Edinburgh EH2, UK
E
Princes Street
Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BB, UK
F
St. Andrew Square
St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,390 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11390 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $23

Flixbus Middlesbrough Edinburgh recent customer reviews

The 2 men had a great banter with us travellers, diverted when there was a lot of traffic that would hold us up further & did a quick stop at Border for photo opportunity which was fab

Paris F.

July 10, 2025

National Express

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Megabus UK

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh by bus

What is the travel distance from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh?
The distance between Middlesbrough and Edinburgh is around 198 km (123 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Middlesbrough Bus Station, in Middlesbrough, 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

11-19

$23

11-20

$23

Today

$27

11-22

$25

11-23

$25

11-24

$18

11-25

$18

11-26

No data

The cheapest trip from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $84 for a bus ticket from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually National Express 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.