The average bus between Edinburgh and Eccles takes 7h 31m and the fastest bus takes 7h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Eccles. 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 Edinburgh and Eccles. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Eccles at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 7h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Eccles? 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 Eccles. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Eccles station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
Edinburgh to Eccles bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.
Edinburgh to Eccles bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Book your Edinburgh to Eccles bus tickets online with FlixBus, Bee Network and Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
The distance between Edinburgh and Eccles is 280 km. The road distance is 424 km.
You can take a bus from Princes Street to Eccles Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 25m.