The average bus between Basildon and Edinburgh takes 13h 1m and the fastest bus takes 11h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Basildon to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Basildon and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 3:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Basildon is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 13h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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12h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Basildon to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Basildon to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Basildon station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.
Basildon to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.
Basildon to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Book your Basildon to Edinburgh bus tickets online with First Essex, National Express and FlixBus.
The distance between Basildon and Edinburgh is 543.2 km. The road distance is 692 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 9h 10m.