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Coach from London to Edinburgh
Our coaches travel from London Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh Bus Station overnight. Plus, £20.90 fares one-way* make this route one of the most cost-effective ways to Edinburgh possible.
With regular, reliable services, low fares, and stylish travel, you can travel in comfort and with confidence once again.
| London to Edinburgh journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 8 hrs 40 mins (from Golders Green) |
| Cheapest price | From £20.90 * |
| Distance (approx) | 675km |
| No. of stops | 3 (other services use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 8.30am/22.30pm (from London Victoria Coach Station) |
Our London to Edinburgh services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 591 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- London Victoria Coach Station
- London Golders Green
- Milton Keynes Coachway
- Sheffield Meadowhall
- Leeds Coach Station
- Darlington
- Newcastle upon Tyne (St James Boulevard)
- Alnwick
- Berwick-upon-Tweed
- Edinburgh Bus Station
Our 594 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- London Victoria Coach Station
- Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 & 3
- Milton Keynes Coachway
- Woodall Services (M1)
- Edinburgh Bus Station
Our 586 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- London Victoria Coach Station
- London Golders Green
- Milton Keynes Coachway
- Edinburgh Bus Station
London to Edinburgh route map
Return route
Popular routes to Edinburgh
Departing from London Victoria Coach Station
London Victoria Coach Station is just 300 metres from the tube network, and is served by the Victoria Line, the District Line and the Circle Line.
A bus stop is directly outside the coach station, and is served by many routes into the city centre.
Victoria rail Station is also just 300 metres away, and there is a taxi rank outside the coach station on Eccleston Place.
Take a look at our London Victoria Station facilities.
Arriving in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Bus Station is located in the city centre, only a stone's throw from St Andrew's Square.
The station has plenty of features for your comfort and convenience on arrival, from toilet facilities to a coffee shop and phone charging areas.
You can even store luggage in lockers if you're going straight into the city.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from London Victoria Coach Station at 8.30am, arriving at Edinburgh Bus Station at 19.10pm.
The last coach leaves from London Victoria Coach Station at 22.30pm, arriving at Edinburgh Bus Station at 07.40am.
A one-way journey from London to Edinburgh is available from £20.90*.
Our fastest coach journeys from London to Edinburgh take 8 hrs 40 mins from our Golders Green stop.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 18.06.2025 for travel between 18.06.2025 - 15.10.2025.
