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Compare all timetables for the bus from Bristol to Edinburgh

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bristol to Edinburgh from various bus operators like FlixBus or National Express for the next days.
today
from $47
tomorrow
from $34
Wednesday
from $31
Thursday
from $31
Friday
from $39
Saturday
from $36
Sunday
from $32

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    19h 15m
    0
    10:20 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $47
  • National Express
    12h 20m
    0
    7:45 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $51
  • National Express
    13h 10m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    7:40 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $53
  • FlixBus
    13h 45m
    0
    9:05 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    10:50 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $54
  • FlixBus
    17h 50m
    0
    3:10 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    9:00 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $57
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Edinburgh via Carlisle, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      16h 30m
      0
      1:00 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      1:25 PM
      Carlisle
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $28
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • FlixBus
      3h 25m
      0
      2:05 PM
      Carlisle
      Bus Station
      5:30 PM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
    Travel time is 4h 10m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    15h 50m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    4:50 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $34
  • National Express
    12h 20m
    0
    7:45 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $42
  • National Express
    14h 40m
    0
    4:15 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    6:55 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $48
  • FlixBus
    19h 15m
    0
    10:20 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $51
  • FlixBus
    18h 40m
    0
    2:20 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    9:00 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $52

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    15h 50m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    4:50 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    14h 40m
    0
    4:15 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    6:55 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $39
  • National Express
    12h 20m
    0
    7:45 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $39
  • FlixBus
    19h 15m
    0
    10:20 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $50
  • FlixBus
    15h 50m
    0
    2:35 PM
    Bristol
    Coldharbour Lane
    6:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $53

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    15h 50m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    4:50 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    12h 20m
    0
    7:45 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $39
  • National Express
    14h 40m
    0
    4:15 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    6:55 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $40
  • FlixBus
    19h 15m
    0
    10:20 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $49
  • FlixBus
    15h 40m
    0
    7:10 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    10:50 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $56

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    14h 40m
    0
    4:30 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    7:10 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $39
  • National Express
    15h 50m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    4:50 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $50
  • National Express
    12h 20m
    0
    7:45 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $57
  • FlixBus
    14h 20m
    0
    9:05 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    11:25 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $70
  • FlixBus
    15h 30m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    8:30 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $78

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    14h 10m
    0
    4:45 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    6:55 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $36
  • National Express
    13h 25m
    0
    7:40 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    9:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • National Express
    14h 10m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    8:40 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $44
  • FlixBus
    14h 25m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    7:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $56
  • FlixBus
    14h 10m
    0
    5:15 PM
    Bristol
    Coldharbour Lane
    7:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $57

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    14h 10m
    0
    4:45 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    6:55 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $32
  • National Express
    13h 10m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    7:40 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $32
  • National Express
    12h 25m
    0
    7:40 PM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $37
  • FlixBus
    13h 45m
    0
    9:05 AM
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    10:50 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $61
  • FlixBus
    13h 10m
    0
    5:15 PM
    Bristol
    Coldharbour Lane
    6:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $83

Frequency of bus connections between Bristol and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Bristol and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from Bristol to Edinburgh. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Bristol and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 28 buses from Bristol to Edinburgh, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Bristol and Edinburgh, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bristol to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 10 times every day by bus from Bristol to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bristol to Edinburgh starting from $31!

Cheapest Bus $31
Fastest Bus 12h 20m
Earliest Bus 9:05 AM
Latest Bus 7:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes 10 Ø
Distance 311.9 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Bristol to Edinburgh

Every day, 10 buses from 2 bus companies leave Bristol for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/24/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/23
Monday 03/24
$34
Tuesday 03/25
$34
Wednesday 03/26
$31
Thursday 03/27
$31
Friday 03/28
$39
Saturday 03/29
$36
Sunday 03/30
$32
Monday 03/31
$30
Tuesday 04/01
$43
Wednesday 04/02
$30
Thursday 04/03
$45
Friday 04/04
$42
Saturday 04/05
$42
Sunday 04/06
$42
Monday 04/07
$34
Tuesday 04/08
$34
Wednesday 04/09
$34
Thursday 04/10
$34
Friday 04/11
$42
Saturday 04/12
$42
Sunday 04/13
$38
Monday 04/14
$34
Tuesday 04/15
$34
Wednesday 04/16
$34
Thursday 04/17
$39
Friday 04/18
$46
Saturday 04/19

The cheapest time to travel from Bristol to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bristol to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $31, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bristol to Edinburgh. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $47.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bristol to Edinburgh, with $31. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $54.

How to save money travelling from Bristol to Edinburgh

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Bristol to Edinburgh in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Bristol to Edinburgh, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Bristol to Edinburgh are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Bristol to Edinburgh

These are the most booked bus companies between Bristol to Edinburgh from our users.

National Express from Bristol to Edinburgh

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Bristol to Edinburgh:

Cheapest Price $31
Fastest Bus 12h 20m
Earliest Bus 6:00 PM
Last Bus 7:40 PM
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 3/24/2025

All bus stations and stops in Bristol and Edinburgh

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Bristol and Edinburgh.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Bristol to Edinburgh? Compare all modes of transports from Bristol to Edinburgh.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bristol to Edinburgh

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Bristol to Edinburgh? Or which bus companies serve the route Bristol to Edinburgh? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Bristol to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Bristol Edinburgh bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $31 and takes 15h 50m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bristol to Edinburgh?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $31 and $95. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Edinburgh.

On average, how many connections are available from Bristol to Edinburgh each day?

Every day, the Bristol to Edinburgh bus route is served by approximately 10 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Bristol to Edinburgh take?

The fastest bus from Bristol to Edinburgh is offered by National Express and takes 12h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $51. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bristol to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Bristol starts at 9:05 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Bristol to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Bristol for Edinburgh starts at 7:40 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Bristol Edinburgh route?

When traveling by bus from Bristol to Edinburgh, passengers can travel with FlixBus and National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Bristol and Edinburgh by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the Bristol to Edinburgh bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Bristol Edinburgh bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bristol Edinburgh bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bristol to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bristol to Edinburgh

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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