How much does a bus ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh cost?

The bus ticket price from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh starts at R 468. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh?

The average travel time between London Heathrow Airport and Edinburgh is around , although the fastest bus will take about 8h. This is the time it takes to travel the 531 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between London Heathrow Airport and Edinburgh?

The number of buses from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 15 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh?

When taking the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, National Express, BlaBlaCar.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh?

Buses travelling between London Heathrow Airport and Edinburgh leave from Heathrow Airport (LHR) Terminals 2&3 or Thistle London Heathrow T5 and arrive at Bus Station, Waverley, Haymarket.

Bus London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh from R 825 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Heathrow to Edinburgh on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:05	Heathrow Airport (T5), Arrivals	15h 46m	11:51	Newbridge	Cheapest
Bus	22:10	Heathrow T2 & T3	8h 40m	06:50	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	22:10	Heathrow T2 & T3	8h 40m	06:50	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	20:30	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	9h 55m	06:25	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	22:10	Heathrow T2 & T3	8h 40m	06:50	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Heathrow to Edinburgh on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:10	Heathrow T2 & T3	8h 40m	06:50	Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	06:35	Heathrow T2 & T3	12h 20m	18:55	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	20:30	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	9h 55m	06:25	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:35	Heathrow T2 & T3	12h 20m	18:55	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	20:25	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	14h 7m	10:32	Edinburgh Regent Road	No tags

Next departures from Heathrow to Edinburgh on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:05	Heathrow Airport (T5), Arrivals	14h 34m	10:39	Drum Brae	Cheapest
Bus	22:10	Heathrow T2 & T3	8h 40m	06:50	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	06:35	Heathrow T2 & T3	12h 20m	18:55	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	20:30	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	9h 55m	06:25	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:35	Heathrow T2 & T3	12h 20m	18:55	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Heathrow to Edinburgh on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:05	Heathrow Airport (T5), Arrivals	14h 34m	10:39	Drum Brae	Cheapest
Bus	22:10	Heathrow T2 & T3	8h 40m	06:50	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	06:20	Heathrow T2 & T3	12h 35m	18:55	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	20:30	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	9h 55m	06:25	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:20	Heathrow T2 & T3	12h 35m	18:55	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Heathrow to Edinburgh on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:45	Heathrow T2 & T3	12h 10m	18:55	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	22:10	Heathrow T2 & T3	8h 40m	06:50	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	06:45	Heathrow T2 & T3	12h 10m	18:55	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	20:30	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	9h 55m	06:25	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	08:50	Heathrow T2 & T3	11h 40m	20:30	Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:16 AM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from London Heathrow Airport 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 and with fares starting at just R 990, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

8hAverage duration

530 kmDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 468 - R 4 038	Average duration14h	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 990 - R 1 442	Average duration8h	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

Official partners

FlixBus

3.5/511 374 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

National Express

4/529 718 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Users have reported that the journey was generally pleasant, with comfortable seating enhancing their travel experience. However, there were mentions of an encounter with a less courteous driver on one occasion and a minor issue regarding luggage handling. Overall, passengers appreciated the comfort provided during their trip.

National Express Heathrow Edinburgh recent customer reviews

Apart from the previous night where the most rude and abnoxious driver l have ever met the journey itself the morning after was pleasant apart from picking the wrong case

Abdelhamid S.

16 April 2025

It was good, comfortable seats though would have been better to lay seats back a bit.

Derryce S.

24 August 2023

Very Very uncomfortable for a tall person no leg or sleep even after a 50 plus hours flight

Nicolas B.

31 August 2022

The Airline

4.5/5306 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness5

WiFi4.1

BlaBlaCar

Companies in United Kingdom:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Amtrak, Greyhound, BlaBlaCar, Intercape

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Heathrow to Edinburgh by bus

How much does a bus ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh cost?
The bus ticket price from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh starts at R 468. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh?
The average travel time between London Heathrow Airport and Edinburgh is around , although the fastest bus will take about 8h. This is the time it takes to travel the 531 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between London Heathrow Airport and Edinburgh?
The number of buses from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 15 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh?
When taking the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, National Express, BlaBlaCar.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh?
Buses travelling between London Heathrow Airport and Edinburgh leave from Heathrow Airport (LHR) Terminals 2&3 or Thistle London Heathrow T5 and arrive at Bus Station, Waverley, Haymarket.