The average bus between Basildon and Edinburgh takes 13h 3m and the fastest bus takes 11h 40m. 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 8:35 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London Stansted Airport (STN) and take an average of 13h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want 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 London Stansted Airport (STN). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.
Basildon to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.
Basildon to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Basildon and Edinburgh is 543.2 km. The road distance is 717 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach Station, and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 11h 11m.