The average bus between Edinburgh and London takes 9h 22m and the fastest bus takes 8h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to London. 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 every 4 hours between Edinburgh and London. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:40 PM which arrives into London at 9:30 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 9h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to London? 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.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at London station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 9h 22m.
Edinburgh to London bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to London bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.
Book your Edinburgh to London bus tickets online with National Express and FlixBus.
The distance between Edinburgh and London is 533.7 km. The road distance is 599 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 8h 5m. National Express also services this route twice daily.