The average bus between Edinburgh and Effingham takes 12h 12m and the fastest bus takes 11h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Effingham. 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 Effingham. The earliest departure is at 9:25 PM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Effingham at 10:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 12h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Effingham? 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 Effingham. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Effingham station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
Edinburgh to Effingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Effingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Guildford station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Effingham is 552.1 km. The road distance is 682 km.
You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Church Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Guildford station, and Friary Bus Station in around 11h 12m.