All about buses to Edinburgh
Are you looking for a cheap coach to Edinburgh? Compare all 9 coach companies to Edinburgh and find out departure and arrival times, all 27 coach stations in Edinburgh, travel times and of course the best prices for the 582 daily buses to Edinburgh.
Cheap bus tickets to Edinburgh
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FlixBus1h 20m008:05PerthBroxden Park and Ride09:25EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Broxden Park and Ride, Perth (United Kingdom) at 24/03/2025 08:05:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/03/2025 09:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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National Express1h 10m009:15GlasgowBuchanan Bus Station10:25EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2025 09:15:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2025 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Scottish Citylink1h 27m001:00GlasgowBuchanan Bus Station02:27EdinburghN St David St0EconomyA Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2025 01:00:00 to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2025 02:27:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 27m
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Parks of Hamilton1h 14m017:18PerthBroxden Park and Ride18:32EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from Parks of Hamilton goes from Broxden Park and Ride, Perth (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2025 17:18:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2025 18:32:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 14m
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Parks of Hamilton1h 10m019:42PerthBroxden Park and Ride20:52EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from Parks of Hamilton goes from Broxden Park and Ride, Perth (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2025 19:42:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2025 20:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Scottish Citylink3h 20m005:05AberdeenBus Station08:25EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2025 05:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2025 08:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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Transport for Wales5h 27m004:51ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station10:18EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Bus from Transport for Wales goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2025 04:51:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2025 10:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 27m
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TransPennine Express3h 59m009:10LeedsCentral Station13:09EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Bus from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2025 09:10:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2025 13:09:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 59m
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FlixBus22h 15m008:10PlymouthCoach Station06:25EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2025 08:10:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/03/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m
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TransPennine Express4h 5m008:10LeedsCentral Station12:15EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Bus from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2025 08:10:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2025 12:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
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Avanti West Coast5h 17m009:05CoventryCentral Station14:22EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Bus from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2025 09:05:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2025 14:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £80 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 17m
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National Express15h 20m015:30PlymouthCoach Station06:50EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2025 15:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/03/2025 06:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £95 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
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Southeastern7h 27m006:53LondonCharlton Station14:20EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Bus from Southeastern goes from Charlton Station, London (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2025 06:53:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2025 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £107 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 27m
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CrossCountry5h 47m011:55CoventryCentral Station17:42EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Bus from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2025 11:55:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2025 17:42:00. 50 Economy ticket for £128 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 47m
Cheap train tickets to Edinburgh
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CrossCountry2h 34m008:20AberdeenCentral Station10:54EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Aberdeen (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2025 08:20:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2025 10:54:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 34m
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TransPennine Express1h 17m007:39AlnwickTrain Station08:56EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Train Station, Alnwick (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2025 07:39:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2025 08:56:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 17m
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ScotRail1h 27m005:41DundeeCentral Station07:08EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from ScotRail goes from Central Station, Dundee (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2025 05:41:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2025 07:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 27m
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Northern1h 54m007:46CarlisleWetheral Train Station09:40EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Wetheral Train Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2025 07:46:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 54m
On this page, we also show you the cheapest coach to Edinburgh over the next few days. You’ll also receive information about long-distance bus stops in Edinburgh which will help you find your way around. You will also find the most popular bus routes to Edinburgh.
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By the way: If available, we will also show you information about other modes of transport, such as trains, carpooling and flights, with which you can get to Edinburgh.All bus stops in Edinburgh
FAQs about the bus route to Edinburgh
Is there a direct coach to Edinburgh?
Whether there is a direct coach route to Edinburgh depends on which city you are travelling from. Therefore, simply enter your starting city in our search to find out if there is a direct coach connection to Edinburgh. In this context, keep in mind that depending on the travel date, there may be fewer direct connections.
What can I take with me on my bus ride to Edinburgh?
Depending on which provider you travel to Edinburgh with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. To find out whether you can take your bike, snowboard or skis with you, for example, simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment does the coach to Edinburgh have?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. Most coaches now have air conditioning, sockets and Wi-Fi on board. Services, such as Hand luggage and Free Luggage, are often free of charge. Some coach providers also offer additional services for an added fee, including Drinks and Bulky luggage. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment and services available on the coach to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.
Which coach stops are there in Edinburgh?
There is a total of 27 coach stops in Edinburgh. Most coaches stop at Central bus station. Check out our map of Edinburgh to find the coach stop that suits you best.
Which coach companies go to Edinburgh?
There are 9 coach providers going to Edinburgh: FlixBus, National Express, Scottish Citylink, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Parks of Hamilton and Southeastern
How can I find the best coach deals to Edinburgh?
Find the best ticket deals to Edinburgh easily with CheckMyBus. Just enter your starting city and travel date in our search and start searching. You can then filter the results according to your needs or sort them by price or travel time.
How much could I save by comparing coaches to Edinburgh?
How much you can save depends on the city from where you are travelling to Edinburgh. Usually you can save more by booking your ticket highly in advance.
To find the cheapest offer to Edinburgh, go to our search, enter your starting city and travel date, and then start searching to find all the possible options.
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The most searched bus routes to Edinburgh
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Edinburgh. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!
More coach connections to Edinburgh
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- Blackpool to Edinburgh bus
- Bristol to Edinburgh bus
- Buses Cardiff to Edinburgh
- Carlisle to Edinburgh coach
- Dumfries to Edinburgh bus
- Coach from Dundee to Edinburgh
- Buses Dunfermline to Edinburgh
- Coach from Durham to Edinburgh
- Coach from Falkirk to Edinburgh
- Coaches Fort William to Edinburgh
- Galashiels to Edinburgh bus
- Coach from Hamilton to Edinburgh
- Coach to Edinburgh from Inverness
- Buses Kinross to Edinburgh
- Coach Leeds to Edinburgh
- Liverpool to Edinburgh coach
- Bus to Edinburgh from Manchester
- Coach Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh
- Bus to Edinburgh from Norwich
- Coach to Edinburgh from Nottingham
- Oban to Edinburgh bus
- Buses Oxford to Edinburgh
- Coaches Paris to Edinburgh
- Coach to Edinburgh from Perth
- Bus from Pitlochry to Edinburgh
- Buses Preston to Edinburgh
- Coach to Edinburgh from Sheffield
- Coach to Edinburgh from Southampton
- Coach from Stirling to Edinburgh
- Bus to Edinburgh from York
Compare the bus with the other modes of transport to Edinburgh
Bus tickets are usually cheaper, but if you are in a hurry, a train or a flight may be the better option for your travels. Travel smarter by comparing prices and schedules for all available modes of transport! Here you are the most popular routes to Edinburgh.
Cities near Edinburgh
Cities in and around Edinburgh, such as Glasgow, Dundee and Paisley, are also served by national and international coaches. You can find all available offers by including them in your search. Simply use the sorting option to the left of the results and directly compare all trips. Find routes that connect Edinburgh with East Kilbride, Hamilton, Cumbernauld and many other places via public transport or city buses. In addition, we also show you airport buses to and from nearby airports, such as Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow Airport. Where timetables are available, we will also show other modes of transport in the local network.