The average bus between Lyon and Edinburgh takes 26h 52m and the fastest bus takes 25h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lyon 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 Lyon and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 6:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and take an average of 26h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Lyon 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 Lyon to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 52m.
Lyon to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Book your Lyon to Edinburgh bus tickets online with FlixBus and National Express.
The distance between Lyon and Edinburgh is 1,265.4 km. The road distance is 1,524 km.
You can take a bus from Lyon to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria in around 25h 1m.