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 $35 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Edinburgh to Heathrow on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:40pm	Bus Station	9h 20m	8:00am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:00pm	Bus Station	8h 25m	6:25am	Heathrow T2 & T3	Fastest
Bus	10:35am	Bus Station	12h	10:35pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	11:40pm	Bus Station	12h 10m	11:50am	Heathrow Airport (T5), Arrivals	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Bus Station	12h	10:35pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Heathrow on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:35am	Bus Station	12h	10:35pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	Cheapest
Bus	10:00pm	Bus Station	8h 25m	6:25am	Heathrow T2 & T3	Fastest
Bus	10:35am	Bus Station	12h	10:35pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	10:40pm	Bus Station	9h 20m	8:00am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Bus Station	15h 20m	3:05am	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Edinburgh to Heathrow

We recommend carpooling

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

329 milesDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $235	Average Duration13h 13m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$82 - $82	Average Duration10h 20m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,366 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

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

4/529,717 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

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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 about traveling from Edinburgh to Heathrow by bus

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

11/16

$53

11/17

$58

Today

No data

11/19

$54

11/20

No data

11/21

$53

11/22

No data

11/23

$41

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Heathrow was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $41

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 $41 to $125 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 $41 which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually National Express 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.