Tickets from London to Edinburgh by Bus or Train
Only £36 for National Express bus tickets on a 17h 15m trip. Choose your travel date for the full schedule, or explore more options in the table below.
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| Companies | Departures | Duration | Service | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 23:35->16:50 | 17h 15m | 2 Transfers | |
 | 23:59->08:00 | 8h 1m | Direct | |
 | 00:25->08:15 | 7h 50m | Direct | |
The Airline | 08:20->23:50 | 13h 15m | 1 Transfer | |
Avanti West Coast | 07:41->14:22 | 6h 41m | Direct | |
 | 20:51->09:05 | 12h 14m | Direct |
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Bus from London to Edinburgh
The bus trip from London to Edinburgh takes approximately 13h 15m duration and covers a distance of about 534km. There are usually 40 buses travelling daily to Edinburgh and you can find the cheapest tickets from £36.11 if you buy in advance on the internet.
| Distance | 534km |
|---|---|
| Price | £36 |
| Frequency | 40 |
| Fastest | 13h 15m |
| Companies |
Train from London to Edinburgh
It takes an average of 12h 14m to travel from London to Edinburgh by train, covering a distance of about 534km. There are usually 4 trains travelling daily from London to Edinburgh and tickets for this journey start from £136.48 when you book in advance.
| Distance | 534km |
|---|---|
| Price | £136 |
| Frequency | 4 |
| Fastest | 12h 14m |
| Companies |
London, England
Getting around London
Get the most efficient and affordable ways to travel by bus and train in London. Find route maps, fares, and travel times to make the most of your visit to the city.
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235 Finchley Rd
Euston Station
Gatwick Airport South Terminal
Golders Green
HEATHROW Airport London T 2 T 3 LHR
Heathrow Airport
Heathrow Airport LHR Terminal 5
Heathrow Airport LHR Terminals 2 3
Kings Cross
LONDON VICTORIA
London Finchley Road Stop CL
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Stop 4 5
London Golders Green
London Golders Green Bus Terminal
London Hammersmith
London Heathrow Airport T 2 And T 3
London Heathrow Airport T 2 And T 3 Chapel Ln
London Marble Arch Stop S
London Mile End
London Paddington Rail Station
London Victoria
London Victoria Bus Terminal
London Victoria Coach Station
Marble Arch
Victoria Coach Station
Edinburgh, Scotland
Getting around Edinburgh
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114233
Bus Station
EDINBURGH
Edinburgh Airport Airlink Bus Stop
Edinburgh Bus Station
Edinburgh Bus Terminal
Edinburgh St Andrews House
St Andrews House
Waverley
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Saving Money
Cheapest Bus
The cheapest bus ticket from London to Edinburgh is a regular seat, one-way trip, when booked in advance. Buying on the day of travel is usually more expensive and may include additional costs that can vary depending on the time of day and bus class.
- Book in advance.
- Most companies sell bus tickets about three to six months in advance. If you already have your travel date set, search as early as possible to save money.
- Be flexible with your travel times.
- Many companies increase ticket prices during "peak hours" (usually between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays). If possible, choose to travel outside of these hours to find cheaper tickets and save money.
- Check connections.
- On some of the busiest routes, you may also have the option of taking a slower or connecting transportation. It may take a little longer, but if you have a bit more time available, you may find a cheaper ticket.