The average bus between Lyon and Edinburgh takes 26h 35m and the fastest bus takes 25h 10m. 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 2:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Lyon is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 5:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and take an average of 26h 35m. 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 - Bercy-Seine Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 35m.
Lyon to Edinburgh bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon to Edinburgh bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Book your Lyon to Edinburgh bus tickets online with BlaBlaCar Bus, 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 - Gerland Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and London Victoria in around 24h 26m.