The cheapest and fastest coaches from Edinburgh to London
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$95
Fastest journey
7 h 35 m
Average duration
8 h 24 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
534 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Edinburgh to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to London will cost around $95 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $48.
Of the 24 buses that leave Edinburgh for London every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 534 km distance in an average of 8 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus11:15 AM9h20Edinburgh, Bus Station8:35 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$481One-way0 changes
FlixBus11:15 AM8h50Edinburgh, Bus Station8:05 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$481One-way0 changes
NX59110:35 AM10h45Edinburgh, Bus Station9:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$711One-way0 changes
NX59810:05 PM9h45Edinburgh, Bus Station7:50 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$781One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:55 AM9h55Edinburgh, Bus Station6:50 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$791One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:40 PM7h35Edinburgh, Bus Station6:15 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$891One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:40 PM8h05Edinburgh, Bus Station6:45 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$891One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:45 PM8h30Edinburgh, Bus Station5:15 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$891One-way0 changes
FlixBus11:15 AM8h50Edinburgh, Bus Station8:05 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$481One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:45 PM9h00Edinburgh, Bus Station5:45 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$891One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $26.
Distance: 534 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average Price Cheapest | $114 Average Price | $122 Average Price |
7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to London coaches for today, Thursday, 9 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX591 | 9:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 10h45 | 8:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h20 | 7:35 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 8h50 | 7:05 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX183 · NX210 · NX035 | On time 10:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 17h05 | 3:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:43 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 11h02 | 4:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:43 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 10h32 | 4:15 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 7:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h00 | 4:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 8h30 | 4:15 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 9h10 | 5:15 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 9h40 | 5:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:31 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 11h19 | 7:50 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:31 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 11h54 | 8:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:03 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 10h52 | 7:55 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:03 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 11h27 | 8:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 7h35 | 5:15 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 8h05 | 5:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h50 | 8:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h15 | 7:55 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday, 10 April | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:33 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 12h52 | 7:25 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:33 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 13h27 | 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX183 · NX400 | 7:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 12h25 | 8:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 7:55 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h55 | 5:50 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:55 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 10h30 | 6:25 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to London
Buses from Edinburgh to London run on average 22 times per day, taking around 6h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 but you can travel from only $26 by flight.
There are 13 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest coach covers the 534 km distance in 8h 20m.
Distance 534 km |
Average bus duration 6h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 8h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink from Edinburgh to LondonYou can travel by bus between Edinburgh to London with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink for as low as $26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Edinburgh to London coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to London by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and London
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Sandwich Shop (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station
- Bus: 100, 200
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
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