What is the distance between Heathrow and Edinburgh?

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

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Heathrow to Edinburgh?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at London Heathrow Airport, in Heathrow, and end it at Bus Station, in Edinburgh.

Bus Heathrow to Edinburgh from $47 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Heathrow to Edinburgh on November 13
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
Bus	8:05pm	Heathrow Airport (T5), Arrivals	11h 30m	7:35am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Heathrow T2 & T3	11h 40m	8:30pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	14h 35m	11:05am	Edinburgh Airport	No tags

Next departures for Heathrow to Edinburgh on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35am	Heathrow T2 & T3	12h 20m	6:55pm	Bus Station	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	8:50am	Heathrow T2 & T3	11h 25m	8:15pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:05pm	Heathrow Airport (T5), Arrivals	11h 30m	7:35am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Heathrow T2 & T3	11h 25m	8:15pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	14h 35m	11:05am	Edinburgh Airport	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
Bus	8:05pm	Heathrow Airport (T5), Arrivals	11h 30m	7:35am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Heathrow T2 & T3	11h 40m	8:30pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	14h 35m	11:05am	Edinburgh Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 10:42 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Heathrow 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 $88, 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 Price$49 - $251	Average Duration13h 11m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$88 - $118	Average Duration8h	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,291 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

National Express

4/529,708 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 travelling from Heathrow to Edinburgh by bus

What is the distance between Heathrow and Edinburgh?
The distance between Heathrow and Edinburgh is around 531 km (330 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Heathrow to Edinburgh?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at London Heathrow Airport, in Heathrow, and end it at Bus Station, 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

11-10

$83

11-11

$52

Today

$78

11-13

$84

11-14

$81

11-15

$55

11-16

$85

11-17

$58

The cheapest trip from Heathrow to Edinburgh was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $52

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 $52 to $181 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 $55 which is on 2025-11-15.