What is the distance between Edinburgh and Heathrow?

Edinburgh and Heathrow are 330 miles (531 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Edinburgh to Heathrow?

If you're headed to Heathrow from Edinburgh, chances are that your bus will depart from Bus Station and arrive at London Heathrow Airport. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Edinburgh to Heathrow from $34 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Compare 2 ways to go from Edinburgh to Heathrow.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $156	Average Duration13h 50m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$82 - $82	Average Duration10h 20m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Edinburgh to Heathrow

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Heathrow. The journey takes about 10 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

10h 20mAverage Duration

$82Cheapest ticket

22kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Edinburgh to Heathrow: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$71

Average bus trip duration13h 50m

Number of daily buses13

Earliest bus departure8:45am

Distance331 miles (533 km)

Latest bus departure11:40pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/59,824 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

National Express

4/529,427 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

The overnight bus trip received positive feedback for being smooth with a great driver. However, multiple reviews mentioned discomfort due to hard seats and limited room in each seat, impacting the overall experience.

National Express Edinburgh Heathrow recent customer reviews

The seats are hard and there’s not enough room in each seat. Very uncomfortable for an overnight bus

Amelia T.

July 24, 2022

The seats are not comfortable for a night bus..it was very difficult to sleep.Also as a suggestion water bottles must be provided to each individual during the journey...I think that would be something that the passengers would appreciate.

Shalini S.

April 19, 2019

My suitcase was stolen and bus driver saw it and didn't do anything

Urszula K.

September 21, 2023

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad, National Express, RegioJet, KLR Bus, FlixTrain

Edinburgh to Heathrow Bus

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We make sure you can find a bus service from Edinburgh to Heathrow from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Heathrow from Edinburgh, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Edinburgh and Heathrow?

Stops in Edinburgh

A - Bus Station

B - Edinburgh Airport

C - Haymarket

D - 23 The Mound

E - Princes Street

F - St. Andrew Square

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

Frequently asked questions for your trip Edinburgh - Heathrow

What is the distance between Edinburgh and Heathrow?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Edinburgh to Heathrow?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

07/29

No data

07/30

$52

Today

$52

08/01

$48

08/02

$49

08/03

$47

08/04

$60

08/05

$58

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Heathrow was searched and found on Aug 3, 2025 with a price of $47

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

You can expect to pay from $47 to $128 for a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Heathrow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $47 which is on 2025-08-03.

Usually Flixbus (GB) 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 traveling from Edinburgh to Heathrow.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 Edinburgh to Heathrow, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Edinburgh to Heathrow.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Edinburgh to Heathrow while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time13h 50m	Avg Price$71	Daily Departures13
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time10h 20m	Avg Price$82	Daily Departures1

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