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Children aged 14 - 15 years old may travel unaccompanied, as from 5am, arriving at their booked destination no later than 10pm. Unaccompanied children will be asked for proof of age or a signed letter of permission from their parent/guardian. (sms or chat based messages are not permissible)

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Coach from Edinburgh to London

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Coach from Edinburgh to London

National Express coaches travel from Edinburgh to London up to 3 times a day, starting from £23.90 one-way*, providing one of the most cost-effective ways to travel between these iconic UK capitals.

With an overnight service available, you can sit back and relax in our comfy seats while we do the driving between Scotland and England - that's smart travelling sorted!

Coach from Edinburgh to London

National Express coaches travel from Edinburgh to London up to 3 times a day, starting from £23.90 one-way*, providing one of the most cost-effective ways to travel between these iconic UK capitals.

With an overnight service available, you can sit back and relax in our comfy seats while we do the driving between Scotland and England - that's smart travelling sorted!

Edinburgh to London journey information
Fastest journey time 9 hrs (to Victoria Coach Station)
Cheapest price from £23.90
Distance (approx) 675km
No. of stops 2 (fastest service, other services may vary)
First & last journey daily 10:35am/22:00pm

   

Our Edinburgh to London services and stops

Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.

Our 598 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Edinburgh Bus Station
  • Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Durham
  • Darlington
  • Woodall Services
  • Milton Keynes Coachway
  • London (Golders Green)
  • London (Marble Arch)
  • London Victoria Coach Station

 

Our 591 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Edinburgh Bus Station
  • Berwick-upon-Tweed
  • Alnwick
  • Newcastle upon Tyne Coach Station
  • Durham (Service Area)
  • Darlington
  • Leeds Coach & Bus Station
  • Sheffield (Meadowhall) Interchange
  • Milton Keynes Coachway
  • London (Golders Green)
  • London Victoria Coach Station

Our 594 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Edinburgh Bus Station
  • Milton Keynes Coachway
  • Heathrow Airport
  • London Victoria Coach Station

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Departing from Edinburgh Bus Station

Edinburgh Bus Station is centrally located, giving you easy access to the city's historic attractions and vibrant streets before you head off.

You'll find all the essentials you need here - from cafés for a pre-journey snack to toilets and waiting areas. Plus, with great transport links nearby, you can easily explore Scotland's captivating capital right up until it's time to board.

Arriving at London Victoria Coach Station

You'll arrive at London Victoria Coach Station, right in the heart of London with excellent connections to the Underground and local buses. From here, you can quickly reach any part of London to start your adventure in England's dynamic capital.

The station has plenty of shops, cafés and facilities to help you freshen up after your journey.

Take a look at our London Victoria Station facilities.

Perfect for:


 Overnight travellers seeking budget-friendly inter-city transport
 Visitors wanting to maximise time between Scotland and England
 Passengers preferring comfortable long-distance travel with views of the countryside rolling by

 

Experience reliable, comfortable coach travel at unbeatable value while you watch the beautiful British landscape unfold through your window.

Frequently asked questions

The first coach leaves from Edinburgh Bus Station at 10.35am, arriving at London Victoria Coach Station at 21.20pm.

The last coach leaves from Edinburgh Bus Station at 22.00pm, arriving at London Victoria Coach Station at 7.20am.

A one-way journey from Edinburgh to London is available from £23.90*.

Our fastest coach journey from Edinburgh to London takes 9 hours to Victoria Coach Station.

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 26.11.2025 for travel between 26.11.2025 - 23.03.2026.
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