What is the travel distance from Liverpool to Edinburgh?

The distance covered from Liverpool to Edinburgh is 284 km (176 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Liverpool One, in Liverpool, and end it at Bus Station, in Edinburgh.

Bus Liverpool to Edinburgh from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Liverpool to Edinburgh on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	Liverpool One	14h 15m	8:15am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Liverpool One	14h 15m	8:15am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:40pm	Liverpool One	16h 45m	6:25am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Liverpool One	14h 15m	8:15am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:45am	Wavertree Shopping Centre	8h 50m	5:35pm	Bus Station	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Liverpool 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 4 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4h 20mAverage Duration

284 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $175	Average Duration16h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$77 - $267	Average Duration3h 24m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$27 - $69	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11359 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $33

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Where are the popular stops in Liverpool and Edinburgh?

Stops in Liverpool

A - Liverpool One

B - Unviersity

C - Liverpool Airport

D - 3315 Islington

E - 44 Norton St

F - Bootle - Port of Liverpool

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 Liverpool to Edinburgh by bus

What is the travel distance from Liverpool to Edinburgh?
The distance covered from Liverpool to Edinburgh is 284 km (176 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Liverpool to Edinburgh?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Liverpool One, in Liverpool, 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

11-16

$53

11-17

$40

Today

$35

11-19

$36

11-20

$48

11-21

$28

11-22

$55

11-23

$89

The cheapest trip from Liverpool to Edinburgh was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $143 for a bus ticket from Liverpool to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-11-21.