How far is Edinburgh from London?

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

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

Most of the buses traveling from Edinburgh to London leave from Bus Station and arrive at Finchley Road. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in London?

Once in London, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are St Paul's Cathedral, Madame Tussauds London, Legoland Windsor, The British Museum and Kew Gardens.

Bus Edinburgh to London from $29 | Compare & Save up to 60%

TomorrowJul 28

from $39

TueJul 29

from $42

WedJul 30

from $42

ThuJul 31

from $42

FriAug 1

from $34

SatAug 2

from $34

SunAug 3

from $34

MonAug 4

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: July 28 at 1:45am
Departure city: Edinburgh
Departure location: N St David St
Arrival time: July 28 at 1:05pm
Destination city: London
Destination location: Finchley Road
Operated by: Megabus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h 20m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: July 28 at 10:40pm
Departure city: Edinburgh
Departure location: Bus Station
Arrival time: July 29 at 6:30am
Destination city: London
Destination location: London Finchley Road (Stop CL)
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h 50m
Departure time: July 28 at 8:45am
Departure city: Edinburgh
Departure location: Bus Station
Arrival time: July 28 at 9:10pm
Destination city: London
Destination location: Victoria Coach Station
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 12h 25m
Departure time: July 28 at 10:30am
Departure city: Edinburgh
Departure location: Bus Station
Arrival time: July 28 at 7:55pm
Destination city: London
Destination location: Victoria Coach Station
Operated by: Megabus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 25m
Departure time: July 28 at 10:40pm
Departure city: Edinburgh
Departure location: Bus Station
Arrival time: July 29 at 10:40am
Destination city: London
Destination location: Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 12h

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Compare 3 ways to go from Edinburgh to London.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $212	Average Duration13h 10m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$55 - $504	Average Duration4h 38m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Fastest
Carpool	Average Price$39 - $82	Average Duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends carpooling from Edinburgh to London

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach London. The journey takes about 7 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

7h 50mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest ticket

22kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Edinburgh to London: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$58

Average bus trip duration13h 10m

Number of daily buses65

Earliest bus departure1:45am

Distance328 miles (529 km)

Latest bus departure11:45pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/59,758 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Users have reported a comfortable and quiet overnight journey, appreciating the time efficiency of the service. However, there is a shared sentiment that an improvement in internet quality would enhance their travel experience further.

FlixBus Edinburgh London recent customer reviews

The journey was time efficient just wished if only the internet was a bit better

Rahul S.

November 15, 2024

Comfortable and quiet overnight journey.

Derna C.

February 24, 2025

Everything was good

Mario C.

September 8, 2024

Megabus UK

3.5/54,209 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Many users appreciated the overall service, highlighting helpful and kind drivers as well as clean buses. However, some mentioned discomfort due to tight legroom and non-reclining seats. Additionally, there were comments about a lack of phone chargers and Wi-Fi on long journeys from Edinburgh to London.

Megabus Edinburgh London recent customer reviews

No wifi like expected. Uncomfortable seats for sleeping and pretty bad washroom!

Claire D.

October 15, 2024

The legroom was a bit tight and seats do not recline. Probably just as well in view of the legroom. Otherwise bus was clean and the drivers helpful

Wyn H.

October 14, 2024

At first the bus was late and after boarding the driver switched on the AC unit and make all of us cold as ice. At the middle of the travel bus was damaged and we had to wait 1 hour in the station to wait for replacement bus and after our arrival was delayed by 2 hours

George V.

April 13, 2024

National Express

4/529,414 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the excellent service and timely arrivals. The buses are described as clean and well-maintained, with smooth journeys facilitated by clear communication from drivers. However, some users noted that WiFi was not working effectively and mentioned a mandatory 30-minute stop during trips.

National Express Edinburgh London recent customer reviews

Bus was warm, ride was smooth. Had a 30 minute stop about 3/4 of the way through the ride

Aisling F.

April 15, 2025

I feel so bad like I can’t sleep well because of the sound from bus and aslo the seating is too bad

Jashid M.

January 8, 2025

The buses were very clean and well maintained. The seats are slightly reclining and no footrests available. The bus stops midway for a 30 mins break. The bus timing is on spot and no delays.

Shirshadeep B.

August 18, 2024

Infobus

4/5473 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad, National Express, RegioJet, KLR Bus, FlixTrain

Edinburgh to London Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Edinburgh to London, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Edinburgh and London?

Stops in Edinburgh

A - Bus Station

B - Edinburgh Airport

C - Haymarket

D - 23 The Mound

E - Princes Street

F - St. Andrew Square

Stops in London

A - Finchley Road

B - Victoria Coach Station

C - Earl's Court

D - Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.

E - Marble Arch

F - London Elephant & Castle

Frequently asked questions for your trip Edinburgh - London

How far is Edinburgh from London?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Edinburgh to London?
What are the best sights and things to do in London?

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

Best price found

07/25

$96

07/26

$62

Today

$78

07/28

$34

07/29

$39

07/30

$38

07/31

$38

08/01

$29

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to London was searched and found on Aug 1, 2025 with a price of $29

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

You can expect to pay from $29 to $175 for a bus ticket from Edinburgh to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-08-01.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Edinburgh to London.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Edinburgh to London.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Edinburgh to London that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Edinburgh to London.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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Bus from Edinburgh to London

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Compare 3 ways to go from Edinburgh to London.

Bus Edinburgh to London: Trip Overview

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FlixBus Edinburgh London recent customer reviews

Megabus Edinburgh London recent customer reviews

National Express Edinburgh London recent customer reviews

Edinburgh to London Bus

Where are the popular stops in Edinburgh and London?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Edinburgh - London

How far is Edinburgh from London?

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

What are the best sights and things to do in London?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

Will you be returning to Edinburgh by bus?

You can also go to London by train

Top traveled bus routes

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

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