The cheapest and fastest coaches from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
9 h 18 m
Average duration
9 h 24 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
283 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Liverpool to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Edinburgh will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $43.
To travel from Liverpool to Edinburgh you need to make at least one change.
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX171 · NX591
NX171 · NX591
NX171 · NX591
NX170 · NX183
NX170 · NX183
NX170 · NX183
NX171 · NX591
NX171 · NX591
NX170 · NX183Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Liverpool to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 283 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$70 Average Price Cheapest | $105 Average Price |
7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Liverpool to Edinburgh bus times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Edinburgh coaches for today, Wednesday, 14 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX170 · NX183 | 7:58 am Liverpool, University | 9h22 | 5:20 pm Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX171 · NX591 | Delayed 3:45 pm 9:20 amLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 9h35 | 6:55 pm Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX171 · NX591 | Delayed 6:30 pm 9:28 amLiverpool, University | 9h27 | 6:55 pm Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX171 · NX591 | 9:32 am Liverpool, Botanic Park | 9h23 | 6:55 pm Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 am Liverpool, Liverpool One | 19h35 | 6:25 am Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX170 · NX183 | 10:58 am Liverpool, University | 9h32 | 8:30 pm Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 pm Liverpool, Liverpool One | 16h20 | 7:45 am Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 pm Liverpool, Liverpool One | 17h50 | 5:35 pm Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| Thursday, 15 January | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:40 am Liverpool, Liverpool One | 16h05 | 9:45 pm Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Buses from Liverpool to Edinburgh run on average 14 times per day, taking around 7h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 but you can travel from only $29 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:18, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 283 km distance in 9h 25m.
Distance 283 km |
Average bus duration 7h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 9h 25m |
First bus 00:18 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Liverpool to EdinburghYou can travel by bus between Liverpool to Edinburgh with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as $29. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Liverpool to Edinburgh coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Liverpool, Liverpool One, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Edinburgh, Bus Station, located away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and Edinburgh
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café in the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 18, 79, 82 Train: Merseyrail
- Bus: 699, 86C, 86A Train: Liverpool Lime Street
- 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
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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