The average bus between Oxford and Edinburgh takes 11h 39m and the fastest bus takes 10h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oxford 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 Oxford and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.
Oxford to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Oxford to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Book your Oxford to Edinburgh bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Oxford and Edinburgh is 484 km. The road distance is 609 km.
You can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway in around 10h 30m.