The average bus between Hitchin and Edinburgh takes 11h 22m and the fastest bus takes 10h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hitchin 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 Hitchin and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 7:14 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Airport Bus Station and take an average of 11h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hitchin 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 Hitchin to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Finchley Road Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
Hitchin to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Airport Bus Station.
Hitchin to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Hitchin and Edinburgh is 484 km. The road distance is 656 km.
You can take a bus from Moormead Close to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Airport Bus Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 9h 55m.