The average bus between Norwich and Edinburgh takes 21h 41m and the fastest bus takes 17h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Norwich 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 Norwich and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Norwich is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 5:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Parkside and take an average of 21h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Norwich 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 Norwich to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Norwich station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Parkside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 41m.
Norwich to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Norwich to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Book your Norwich to Edinburgh bus tickets online with National Express and FlixBus.
The distance between Norwich and Edinburgh is 470.7 km. The road distance is 687 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Parkside, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 12h 45m.