Buses to London from Edinburgh

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.

Flixbus schedule

Travel from Edinburgh to London with Flixbus in 9 hours.

Scottish Citylink schedule

Take the bus to London from Edinburgh with Scottish Citylink . The first departure is at 10:30, arriving at 07:25.

Your questions answered

• Is there a daily bus service between Edinburgh and London?

  Yes, buses operate daily from Edinburgh to London, departing as early as 09:20.

• 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.

• 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.

• Which bus companies operate between Edinburgh and London?

  Scottish Citylink, megabus and Flixbus run buses to London from Edinburgh.

• 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.

• 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.

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