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Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from London to Edinburgh.
We make sure you can find a bus service from London to Edinburgh from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.
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Bus service from London to Edinburgh are provided by FlixBus, London North Eastern Railway, Megabus UK, National Express, Lumo and Avanti West Coast.
Buses leaving from London to Edinburgh will depart from Buckingham Palace Road, Earl's Court, Hammersmith, Liverpool Street Station, Vauxhall, Mile End, Armoury Way, Stockwell, Paddington or Elephant & Castle.
A bus ride to Edinburgh will drop you off at Bus Station, 11 Queen St, 23 The Mound, EDI Airport, Edinburgh or Princes Street.
| Daily Buses | 11 |
| Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 08:30 - 23:59 |
| Minimum Price | £16 |
| Average Ticket Price | £25 |
| Minimum Trip Duration | 8h35m |
| Average Bus Trip Duration | 9h30m |
| Bus companies on this route | FlixBus, London North Eastern Railway, Megabus UK, National Express, Lumo, Avanti West Coast |
The average bus ticket price from London to Edinburgh is £25. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from London 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 London and Edinburgh is around 9h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 8h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 332 miles that separates the two cities.
The number of buses from London to Edinburgh can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 11 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from London to Edinburgh by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the bus from London to Edinburgh, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, London North Eastern Railway.
Buses travelling between London and Edinburgh leave from Buckingham Palace Road or Earl's Court and arrive at Bus Station, 11 Queen St, 23 The Mound.
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past departures.
The average bus ticket from London to Edinburgh costs around £40 for departures 15 days prior.
Over the last 90 days, ticket prices from London to Edinburgh vary and during peak season, ticket prices are around £96 while at other times, you can expect to pay around £19.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from London to Edinburgh, as early as possible. The best time to find and book cheap bus tickets is to book at least 15 days in advance.
If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from London to Edinburgh but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from London to Edinburgh, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from London to Edinburgh will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less 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 London to Edinburgh.
Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!
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!
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
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