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Trip Overview

The average bus between London and Edinburgh Castle takes 9h 11m and the fastest bus takes 8h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from London to Edinburgh Castle. 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 11m
Duration
373 mi
Distance
£65
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

London to Edinburgh Castle bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between London and Edinburgh Castle. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Castle at 8:15 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 9h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from London to Edinburgh Castle? 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.

Map of how to get from London to Edinburgh Castle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 372.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 11m

What companies run services between London, England and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 8h 15m. National Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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