All about buses to Edinburgh
Are you looking for a cheap bus to Edinburgh? Compare all 6 bus companies to Edinburgh and find out departure and arrival times, all 34 bus stations in Edinburgh, travel times and of course the best prices for the 659 daily buses to Edinburgh.
Local Time | |
Country | United Kingdom |
Currency | British Pound |
Bus Routes | 659 |
Bus Stations | 34 |
Cheapest Trip | $5 |
Most popular Bus Companies | |
Other companies are Avanti West Coast and Brightbus |
Cheap bus tickets to Edinburgh
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FlixBus1h 15m010:15 PMPerthBroxden Park and Ride11:30 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Broxden Park and Ride, Perth (United Kingdom) at 4/25/2025 10:15:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/25/2025 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Brightbus0h 17m03:30 AMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport3:47 AMEdinburghEdingburgh - Queensferry Street0EconomyA Bus from Brightbus goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 4/21/2025 3:30:00 AM to Edingburgh - Queensferry Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/21/2025 3:47:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 17m
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National Express1h 10m09:15 AMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station10:25 AMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 4/22/2025 9:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/22/2025 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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National Express16h 15m03:50 PMPlymouthCoach Station8:05 AMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 4/19/2025 3:50:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/20/2025 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 15m
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TransPennine Express3h 29m010:40 AMCarlisleCentral Station2:09 PMEdinburghSouth Gyle Station0EconomyA Bus from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 4/20/2025 10:40:00 AM to South Gyle Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/20/2025 2:09:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 29m
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FlixBus16h 5m04:10 PMPlymouthCoach Station8:15 AMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 4/19/2025 4:10:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/20/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
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FlixBus18h 20m012:05 PMPlymouthCoach Station6:25 AMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 4/19/2025 12:05:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/20/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m
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National Express18h 25m012:30 AMPlymouthCoach Station6:55 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 4/19/2025 12:30:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/19/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
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FlixBus20h 25m012:05 PMPlymouthCoach Station8:30 AMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 4/19/2025 12:05:00 PM to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/20/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m
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FlixBus21h 31m011:59 PMPlymouthCoach Station9:30 PMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 4/19/2025 11:59:00 PM to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/20/2025 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 31m
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National Express15h 20m03:30 PMPlymouthCoach Station6:50 AMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 4/19/2025 3:30:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/20/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
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CrossCountry7h 21m08:48 AMSouthamptonCentral Station4:09 PMEdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Bus from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 4/20/2025 8:48:00 AM to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/20/2025 4:09:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 21m
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TransPennine Express6h 54m08:05 AMLiverpoolLime Street Station2:59 PMEdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Bus from TransPennine Express goes from Lime Street Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 4/20/2025 8:05:00 AM to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/20/2025 2:59:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 54m
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Avanti West Coast6h 32m07:50 AMMilton KeynesCentral Station2:22 PMEdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Bus from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 4/21/2025 7:50:00 AM to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/21/2025 2:22:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $183 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 32m
Cheap train tickets to Edinburgh
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CrossCountry2h 24m09:35 PMAberdeenCentral Station11:59 PMEdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) at 4/19/2025 9:35:00 PM to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/19/2025 11:59:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 24m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)0h 51m07:18 AMBerwick-upon-TweedCentral Station8:09 AMEdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Central Station, Berwick-upon-Tweed (United Kingdom) at 4/21/2025 7:18:00 AM to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/21/2025 8:09:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 51m
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ScotRail1h 27m05:41 AMDundeeCentral Station7:08 AMEdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from ScotRail goes from Central Station, Dundee (United Kingdom) at 4/21/2025 5:41:00 AM to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/21/2025 7:08:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 27m
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Northern2h 16m07:08 AMSunderlandCentral Station9:24 AMEdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Central Station, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 4/21/2025 7:08:00 AM to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/21/2025 9:24:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 16m
Cheap Carpooling to Edinburgh
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BlaBlaCar2h 40m06:30 PMDarlington9:10 PMEdinburgh0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Darlington (United Kingdom) at 4/21/2025 6:30:00 PM to , Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/21/2025 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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BlaBlaCar6h 10m03:00 PMCambridge9:10 PMEdinburgh0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 4/21/2025 3:00:00 PM to , Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/21/2025 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
On this page, we also show you the cheapest bus tickets to Edinburgh over the next few days. You’ll also receive information about intercity bus stops in Edinburgh which will help you find your way around. You will also find the most popular bus routes to Edinburgh.
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FAQs about the bus route to Edinburgh
Is there a direct bus to Edinburgh?
Whether there is a direct bus route to Edinburgh depends on which city you are traveling from. Therefore, simply enter your starting city in our search to find out whether there is a direct bus connection to Edinburgh. In this context, keep in mind that depending on the travel date, there may be fewer direct connections.
What can I take with me on my bus ride to Edinburgh?
Depending on which provider you travel to Edinburgh with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. To find out whether you can take your bike, snowboard or skis with you, for example, simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment and amenities does the bus to Edinburgh have?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. Most buses now have air conditioning, sockets and Wi-Fi on board. Services, such as Hand luggage and Free Luggage, are often free of charge. Some bus providers also offer additional services for an added fee, including Drinks and Bulky luggage. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment and services available on the bus to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.
Which bus stops are there in Edinburgh?
There is a total of 34 bus stops in Edinburgh. Most buses stop at Central bus station. Check out our map of Edinburgh to find the bus stop that suits you best.
Which bus companies go to Edinburgh?
There are 6 bus providers going to Edinburgh: National Express, FlixBus, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Brightbus and Avanti West Coast
How can I find the best bus-deals to Edinburgh?
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How much could I save by comparing buses to Edinburgh?
How much you can save depends on the city from where you are travelling to Edinburgh. Usually, you can save more by booking your ticket highly in advance.
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The most searched bus routes to Edinburgh
Here you´ll find the most popular bus routes to Edinburgh. Simply click on a connection and check further details on your preferred route.
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Compare the bus with the other modes of transport to Edinburgh
Bus tickets are usually cheaper, but if you are in a hurry, a train or a flight may be the better option for your travels. Travel smarter by comparing prices and schedules for all available modes of transport! Here you are the most popular routes to Edinburgh.
Cities near Edinburgh
Cities in and around Edinburgh, such as Glasgow, Dundee and Paisley, are also served by national and international buses. You can find all available offers by including them in your search. Simply use the sorting option to the left of the results and directly compare all trips. Find routes that connect Edinburgh with East Kilbride, Hamilton, Cumbernauld and many other places via public transportation or city buses. In addition, we also show you airport shuttles to and from nearby airports, such as Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow Airport. Where schedules are available, we will also show other modes of transportation in the local network.