The average bus between Edinburgh and Staines takes 10h 3m and the fastest bus takes 9h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Staines. 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 Staines. The earliest departure is at 9:25 PM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Staines at 9:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 10h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Staines? 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 Staines. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Staines station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
Edinburgh to Staines bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Staines bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Staines is 532.8 km. The road distance is 636 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 9h. National Express also services this route twice daily.