The journey to London from Edinburgh takes about 9 hours.
Buses operate daily with up to 9 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Edinburgh at 09:20.
It's quick and easy to buy tickets to London, with no additional fees or charges.
megabus schedule
megabus operates between Edinburgh and London 7 days per week.
Service days | Daily |
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Services per day | 3 |
Shortest trip | 8 hours 40 minutes |
First departure | 10:40 |
Last departure | 22:45 |
Flixbus schedule
Travel from Edinburgh to London with Flixbus in 9 hours.
Service days | Daily |
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Services per day | 3 |
Shortest trip | 9 hours |
First departure | 09:20 |
Last departure | 23:45 |
Scottish Citylink schedule
Take the bus to London from Edinburgh with Scottish Citylink . The first departure is at 10:30, arriving at 07:25.
Service days | Daily |
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Services per day | 3 |
Shortest trip | 8 hours 55 minutes |
First departure | 10:30 |
Last departure | 22:30 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between Edinburgh and London?
Yes, buses operate daily from Edinburgh to London, departing as early as 09:20.
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How long is the bus trip from Edinburgh to London?
The fastest bus to London from Edinburgh takes 8 hours 40 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour 50 minutes longer.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to London from Edinburgh?
It's quick and easy to buy tickets directly from ByBus, with no additional fees or charges.
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Which bus companies operate between Edinburgh and London?
Scottish Citylink, megabus and Flixbus run buses to London from Edinburgh.
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What time is the earliest bus from Edinburgh to London?
The first bus to London from Edinburgh leaves at 09:20. The journey takes about 9 hours.
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When is the last bus to London from Edinburgh?
The last bus leaves Edinburgh at 22:30, arriving into London at 19:45. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.
Onward travel from London
Bus to | Days | Shortest trip | Distance |
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Chesterfield |
| 4 hours 46 minutes | 132 miles |
Darlington |
| 5 hours 50 minutes | 217 miles |
Fremington |
| 5 hours 52 minutes | 176 miles |
Gloucester |
| 2 hours 26 minutes | 94 miles |
Gravesend |
| 46 minutes | 22 miles |
Richmond |
| 23 minutes | 8.4 miles |
Romford |
| 1 hour 4 minutes | 14 miles |
Sunderland |
| 5 hours 46 minutes | 240 miles |
Uxbridge |
| 38 minutes | 16 miles |
Westgate on Sea |
| 2 hours 20 minutes | 64 miles |
Wimbledon Park |
| 13 minutes | 6.0 miles |