The average bus between Edinburgh and Downton takes 12h 50m and the fastest bus takes 12h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Downton. 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 twice daily between Edinburgh and Downton. The earliest departure is at 9:25 PM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Downton at 11:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 12h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Downton? 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 Edinburgh to Downton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Downton station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
Edinburgh to Downton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Downton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Meeting House Lane station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Downton is 559.6 km. The road distance is 775 km.
You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to The Bull via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Meeting House Lane in around 11h 56m.