London to Edinburgh by bus + train
This route from London to Edinburgh is not by bus the whole way: by train, bus it takes about 14h 32m in total, run by Avanti West Coast, FlixBus. A quicker option we found is train, at 6h 47m. The bus is still the cheapest.
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
The journey, step by step
- 1trainLondon → ManchesterAvanti West Coast
- 2busManchester → Glasgow
FlixBus - 3busGlasgow → Edinburgh Haymarket Station NorthFlixBus
bus or train?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| bus | €83 | 14h 32m | 2 transfers |
| train | €114 | 6h 47m | 2 transfers |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
London to Edinburgh by bus: common questions
How long does London to Edinburgh take by bus?
The bus does not cover the whole route: bus + train together take about 14h 32m, 2 transfers.
How much is a bus ticket from London to Edinburgh?
The best price in our latest check was €83. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the bus from London to Edinburgh?
Avanti West Coast, FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the bus or the train better?
The train is faster at 6h 47m. The bus wins on price.
What Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 3
Where else this route goes
- London Edinburgh bus
- London to Edinburgh by bus
- bus ticket London to Edinburgh
- how long is the bus from London to Edinburgh