The average bus between Harwich and Edinburgh takes 16h 32m and the fastest bus takes 13h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Harwich 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.
Buses run 3 times a day between Harwich and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 5:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Stanwell Street and take an average of 16h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Harwich 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Harwich to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 32m.
Harwich to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Railway Station.
Harwich to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Harwich and Edinburgh is 533.4 km. The road distance is 744 km.
You can take a bus from Mayflower Avenue to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Stanwell Street, Osborne Street, Post Office, Railway Station, Coach Station, and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 13h 3m.