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Essen to Edinburgh buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Essen and Edinburgh takes 23h 40m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Essen to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

23h 40m
Duration
764 mi
Distance
£128
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Essen to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Essen and Edinburgh. The service departs Essen at 6:55 PM in the evening, which arrives into Edinburgh at 17:35:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 23h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus23h 40m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus23h 40m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus23h 40m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus23h 40m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Edinburgh? 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.

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  • Distance: 764.4 mi
  • Duration: 23h 40m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Essen central train station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria in around 21h 30m.

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