The average bus between Lewes and Edinburgh takes 13h 17m and the fastest bus takes 12h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lewes 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 twice daily between Lewes and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:16 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Lewes is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Old Steine and take an average of 13h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Lewes 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 Lewes to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Lewes station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.
Lewes to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from Old Steine station.
Lewes to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Lewes and Edinburgh is 603.1 km. The road distance is 771 km.
You can take a bus from High Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Old Steine and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 13h 54m.