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Trip Overview

The bus between Heathrow and Edinburgh takes 9h 55m. There is at least one bus per day from Heathrow 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.

9h 55m
Duration
403 mi
Distance
£70
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Heathrow to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run once daily between Heathrow and Edinburgh. The service departs Heathrow at 8:30 PM in the evening, which arrives into Edinburgh at 06:25:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 9h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Heathrow 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: 402.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 55m

What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

FlixBus operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 9h 55m. National Express also services this route once daily.

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