How far is Edinburgh from Sheffield by coach?

The distance between Sheffield and Edinburgh by coach is approximately 191 miles (307 km).

What is the best way to go from Sheffield to Edinburgh without a car?

You can travel to Edinburgh from Sheffield by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Sheffield to Edinburgh from £16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Sheffield to Edinburgh on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:25	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	9h 40m	08:05	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	22:40	Sheffield, Meadowhall (M1 J34)	9h 25m	08:05	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	22:25	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	9h 40m	08:05	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	22:40	Sheffield, Meadowhall (M1 J34)	9h 25m	08:05	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Sheffield to Edinburgh on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:05	Sheffield Meadowhall, Meadowhall Rd	5h 35m	06:40	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	02:20	Meadowhall Interchange	5h 15m	07:35	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	02:00	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	6h 5m	08:05	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:30	Meadowhall Interchange	6h 5m	17:35	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	13:05	Sheffield Meadowhall, Meadowhall Rd	5h 50m	18:55	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Sheffield to Edinburgh on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:25	Sheffield, Meadowhall (M1 J34)	6h 30m	18:55	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	02:20	Meadowhall Interchange	5h 15m	07:35	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	08:25	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	8h 55m	17:20	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:30	Meadowhall Interchange	6h 5m	17:35	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:05	Sheffield Meadowhall, Meadowhall Rd	5h 35m	06:40	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Sheffield to Edinburgh on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:05	Sheffield Meadowhall, Meadowhall Rd	5h 50m	18:55	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	02:20	Meadowhall Interchange	5h 15m	07:35	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	02:00	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	6h 5m	08:05	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:30	Meadowhall Interchange	6h 5m	17:35	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:05	Sheffield Meadowhall, Meadowhall Rd	5h 35m	06:40	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Sheffield to Edinburgh on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:05	Sheffield Meadowhall, Meadowhall Rd	5h 50m	18:55	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	02:20	Meadowhall Interchange	5h 15m	07:35	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	02:00	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	6h 5m	08:05	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:30	Meadowhall Interchange	6h 5m	17:35	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:05	Sheffield Meadowhall, Meadowhall Rd	5h 35m	06:40	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Sheffield to Edinburgh on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30	Meadowhall Interchange	6h 5m	17:35	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	02:20	Meadowhall Interchange	5h 15m	07:35	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	02:00	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	6h 5m	08:05	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	02:20	Meadowhall Interchange	8h 45m	11:05	Edinburgh Airport	No tags
Bus	01:05	Sheffield Meadowhall, Meadowhall Rd	5h 35m	06:40	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Sheffield to Edinburgh on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30	Meadowhall Interchange	6h 5m	17:35	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	02:20	Meadowhall Interchange	5h 15m	07:35	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	02:00	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	6h 5m	08:05	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	02:20	Meadowhall Interchange	8h 45m	11:05	Edinburgh Airport	No tags
Bus	01:05	Sheffield Meadowhall, Meadowhall Rd	5h 35m	06:40	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Sheffield to Edinburgh on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:05	Sheffield Meadowhall, Meadowhall Rd	5h 50m	18:55	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	02:20	Meadowhall Interchange	5h 15m	07:35	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	02:00	Sheffield Coach Station Interchange	6h 5m	08:05	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:30	Meadowhall Interchange	6h 5m	17:35	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:05	Sheffield Meadowhall, Meadowhall Rd	5h 35m	06:40	Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Sheffield 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 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 10mAverage duration

191 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£14 - £81	Average duration8h 13m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£39 - £385	Average duration3h 44m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£22 - £31	Average duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Sheffield and Edinburgh?

Stops in Sheffield

A
Meadowhall Interchange
Meadowhall Road (Interchange), Sheffield S9
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B
Sheffield Coach Station Interchange
37104 Pond St, Sheffield S1, UK
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C
Sheffield Bus Stop
Alsing Rd, Sheffield S9 1EQ, UK
D
Brown St
Persistence Works, 21 Brown St, Sheffield S1 2BS, UK

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

3.5/511,455 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

National Express

4/529,736 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29736 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £14

National Express Sheffield Edinburgh recent customer reviews

Only reason I did not give an overall 5 was that the bus from Leeds to Edinburgh was an older bus with no power or wifi which meant unable to use Vuer app for this long journey

Teresa A.

4 July 2017

Very good

Neil H.

16 July 2022

Not at the moment

Lucky O.

14 January 2022

Megabus UK

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

Based on 4277 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at £18

Megabus Sheffield Edinburgh recent customer reviews

Bus was crowded arrived an hour late and broke down half way through. The driver and company were quick to find a replacement bus and organise alternative transport for passengers

Ashleigh H.

13 April 2024

وقتی که باید میرسید به مقصد نرسید very bad

Heman H.

2 October 2023

damaged luggage.

Emoly T.

20 March 2022

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Sheffield to Edinburgh

How far is Edinburgh from Sheffield by coach?
The distance between Sheffield and Edinburgh by coach is approximately 191 miles (307 km).
What is the best way to go from Sheffield to Edinburgh without a car?
You can travel to Edinburgh from Sheffield by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

25/11

£20

26/11

£23

Today

£22

28/11

£23

29/11

£23

30/11

£23

01/12

£21

02/12

£20

The cheapest trip from Sheffield to Edinburgh was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £20

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

You can expect to pay from £20 to £79 for a bus ticket from Sheffield to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £20, which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually FlixBus, 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.