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TomorrowApr 20
from US$29
SunApr 21
from US$39
MonApr 22
from US$29
TueApr 23
from US$26
WedApr 24
from US$24
ThuApr 25
from US$25
FriApr 26
SatApr 27

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

Cheapest trips
Fastest trips
6:00AM
13h10m
7:10PM
Bristol - Bond St
Cheapest
Edinburgh - Bus Station
Cheapest
7:00AM
10h
5:00PM
Bristol - Bond St
2nd CheapestFastest
Edinburgh - Bus Station
2nd Cheapest
Fastest
3:00AM
14h30m
5:30PM
Bristol - Bond St
Edinburgh - Bus Station
4:30PM
15h5m
7:35AM
Bristol - Bond St
Edinburgh - Bus Station
7:40PM
13h25m
9:05AM
Bristol - Bond St
Edinburgh - Bus Station
Bus Bristol to Edinburgh: Trip Overview

Bus Bristol to Edinburgh: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$29
Average Bus Trip Duration13h 35m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure3:00 AM
Distance501 km
Latest bus departure7:40 PM

Bristol to Edinburgh Buses

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Discover how much the bus trip from Bristol to Edinburgh will cost you. Use our filters and sorting features to find the cheapest bus tickets or luxury buses.

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses4
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures3:00AM - 7:40PM
Minimum PriceUS$23
Average Ticket PriceUS$29
Minimum Trip Duration10h
Average Bus Trip Duration13h35m
Distance501 km
Bus companies on this routeFlixBus, Megabus UK
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Bristol - Edinburgh

The average bus ticket price from Bristol to Edinburgh is US$29. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Bristol 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!

The average travel time between Bristol and Edinburgh is around 13h 35m, although the fastest bus will take about 10h.This is the time it takes to travel the 503 km that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Bristol to Edinburgh can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Bristol to Edinburgh by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from Bristol to Edinburgh, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Megabus UK.

Buses travelling between Bristol and Edinburgh leave from Bond St or Bus & Coach Station and arrive at Bus Station, Edinburgh Airport, 23 The Mound.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
04-17
US$23
04-18
US$23
Today
US$23
04-20
No data
04-21
US$23
04-22
US$23
04-23
US$23
04-24
US$25
The cheapest trip from Bristol to Edinburgh was searched and found on Apr 22, 2024 with a price of US$23

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

You can expect to pay from US$23 to US$30 for a bus ticket from Bristol to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$23 which is on 2024-04-22.

Usually MEGB 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 travelling from Bristol to Edinburgh.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Bristol to Edinburgh, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Bristol to Edinburgh will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Bristol to Edinburgh?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel timeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel time13h 35mAvg PriceUS$29Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel time6h 30mAvg PriceUS$299Daily Departures6

The best way to travel between Bristol and Edinburgh is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost US$29 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from US$12. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Edinburgh, choose the bus, as it will take you from Bristol to Edinburgh in about 6h 30m —that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Bristol by bus?

Bus from Edinburgh to Bristol

You can also go to Edinburgh by train

Train from Bristol to Edinburgh

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