How to get from Bristol to Edinburgh
- 506 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bristol to Edinburgh: bus. The two cities are about 506 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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506 km
Bristol to Edinburgh: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bristol → Tyne and Wearbus
FlixBus·7h 45m - 2Tyne and Wear → Edinburgh - Princes StreetbusFlixBus·2h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bristol to Edinburgh works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Bristol to Tyne and Wear, about 7h 45m. Transfer in Tyne and Wear and continue by FlixBus bus on to Edinburgh - Princes Street (2h 35m). In total it's roughly €43 over 11h 35m, 1 transfer.
Bristol to Edinburgh: common questions
Is there a bus from Bristol to Edinburgh?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Edinburgh from Bristol?
About 506 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Bristol to Edinburgh?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Edinburgh?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026