What is the distance between Heathrow and Edinburgh?

The distance separating Heathrow and Edinburgh is 330 miles (531 km).

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

If you're headed to Edinburgh from Heathrow, chances are that your bus will leave from London Heathrow Airport and arrive at Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival 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 Edinburgh?

Once in Edinburgh, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Edinburgh Dungeon, Princes Street Gardens, Royal Botanic Garden, Palace of Holyroodhouse and Scottish Seabird Centre.

Bus Heathrow to Edinburgh from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Heathrow to Edinburgh on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45am	Heathrow T2 & T3	12h 10m	6:55pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:10pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	8h 40m	6:50am	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Heathrow T2 & T3	12h 10m	6:55pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	9h 55m	6:25am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Heathrow T2 & T3	11h 40m	8:30pm	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Heathrow to Edinburgh on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:50am	Heathrow T2 & T3	11h 40m	8:30pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:10pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	8h 40m	6:50am	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Heathrow T2 & T3	12h 10m	6:55pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	9h 55m	6:25am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Heathrow T2 & T3	12h 10m	6:55pm	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Heathrow to Edinburgh on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:10pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	8h 40m	6:50am	Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:35am	Heathrow T2 & T3	12h 20m	6:55pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	9h 55m	6:25am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:35am	Heathrow T2 & T3	12h 20m	6:55pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:25pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	14h 7m	10:32am	Edinburgh Regent Road	No tags

Next departures for Heathrow to Edinburgh on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:05pm	Heathrow Airport (T5), Arrivals	14h 34m	10:39am	Drum Brae	Cheapest
Bus	10:10pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	8h 40m	6:50am	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	6:35am	Heathrow T2 & T3	12h 20m	6:55pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	9h 55m	6:25am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:35am	Heathrow T2 & T3	12h 20m	6:55pm	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Heathrow to Edinburgh on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45am	Heathrow T2 & T3	12h 10m	6:55pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:10pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	8h 40m	6:50am	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Heathrow T2 & T3	12h 10m	6:55pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	9h 55m	6:25am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Heathrow T2 & T3	11h 40m	8:30pm	Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Heathrow to Edinburgh

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 8 hours and with fares starting at just $62, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

8hAverage Duration

329 milesDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$34 - $175	Average Duration13h 11m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$62 - $82	Average Duration8h	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

National Express

4/529,715 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.

April 16, 2025

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

Derryce S.

August 24, 2023

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

Nicolas B.

August 31, 2022

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Where are the popular stops in Heathrow and Edinburgh?

Stops in Heathrow

A - London Heathrow Airport

B - Travelodge Hotel, Heathrow Central

C - Premier Inn, Heathrow M4 J4

D - Comfort Hotel

E - EasyHotel

F - Novotel Hotel

Stops in Edinburgh

A - Bus Station

B - Edinburgh Airport

C - Haymarket

D - 23 The Mound

E - Princes Street

F - St. Andrew Square

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Heathrow to Edinburgh by bus

What is the distance between Heathrow and Edinburgh?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Heathrow to Edinburgh?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

11/16

$64

11/17

$40

Today

$56

11/19

$44

11/20

$52

11/21

$56

11/22

$57

11/23

$61

The cheapest trip from Heathrow to Edinburgh was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $40

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

You can expect to pay from $40 to $126 for a bus ticket from Heathrow to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $44 which is on 2025-11-19.

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.