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Coach from Edinburgh to London
Looking for cheap coach travel from Edinburgh to London? Our coach from Edinburgh to London runs up to 3 times a day, with a fastest journey time of 9 hours 55 minutes and fares starting from £36.40*. Whether you fancy a daytime ride through the British countryside or prefer the overnight bus from Edinburgh to London, you'll enjoy a generous luggage allowance and comfortable seats for the whole journey. Skip the cost of train tickets or the hassle of driving - sit back and leave the driving to us. Use the Journey Planner above to find your journey.
Coach from Edinburgh to London
Looking for cheap coach travel from Edinburgh to London? Our coach from Edinburgh to London runs up to 3 times a day, with a fastest journey time of 9 hours 55 minutes and fares starting from £36.40*. Whether you fancy a daytime ride through the British countryside or prefer the overnight bus from Edinburgh to London, you'll enjoy a generous luggage allowance and comfortable seats for the whole journey. Skip the cost of train tickets or the hassle of driving - sit back and leave the driving to us. Use the Journey Planner above to find your journey.
Edinburgh to London journey information | |
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Fastest journey time | 9 hrs 55 mins (to Victoria Coach Station) |
Cheapest price from | £36.40 * |
Distance (approx) | 675km |
No. of stops | 2 (fastest service, other services may vary) |
First & last journey daily | 10:35am/22:05pm |
Departing from Edinburgh Bus Station
Your bus from Edinburgh to London begins at Edinburgh Bus Station, right in the centre of Scotland's capital. You'll find cafés for a pre-journey bite, toilets, and comfortable waiting areas - so you're all set before you board.
Brilliant transport links nearby mean you can explore the city's historic attractions right up until departure time. It's one of Scotland's best-connected coach stations, serving buses from Edinburgh to London and coaches to many other destinations across the UK.
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 reach any corner of the city in minutes.
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.
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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 operates once 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 operates once 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 operates once a day and calls at the following stops:
Edinburgh Bus Station
Milton Keynes Coachway
Heathrow Airport
London Victoria Coach Station
Edinburgh to London route map
Perfect for
✅ Budget-conscious students catching an Edinburgh to London coach on a shoestring
✅ Overnight travellers saving on hotels with our sleeper bus to London
✅ Weekend explorers heading from Scotland to London for a proper city break
With up to 3 daily services covering the 675km between Edinburgh and London, you've got plenty of options to suit your plans. Book your tickets to London now.
Frequently asked questions
Our first coach leaves Edinburgh Bus Station at 10:35am, arriving at London Victoria Coach Station at 21:20pm.
The last coach departs Edinburgh Bus Station at 22:05pm, arriving at London Victoria Coach Station at 7:50am the following morning. This night bus from Edinburgh to London is a popular choice for those wanting to save time and money.
Fares vary depending on when you travel and how far in advance you book. Use the Journey Planner above to check live prices for your chosen date.
Our fastest Edinburgh to London coach reaches Victoria Coach Station in under 10 hours, with just 2 stops along the way. Other services may make additional stops through Newcastle, Leeds, or Sheffield.
We have fare types to give you flexibility. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, though excess fees may apply. For more information, visit our tickets page.
You can also add Change and Go when buying your ticket. Change and Go lets you 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.
Yes, we also run a London to Scotland coach service. If you need a bus to Edinburgh from London or coaches to Edinburgh for the return trip, check our London to Edinburgh route page for schedules and fares.
Return route -Â London to Edinburgh
Routes to London
- Bath to London
- Birmingham to London
- Blackpool to London
- Bournemouth to London
- Bradford to London
- Brighton to London
- Bristol to London
- Cambridge to London
- Canterbury to London
- Cardiff to London
- Cheltenham to London
- Chippenham to London
- Cirencester to London
- Coventry to London
- Derby to London
- Edinburgh to London
- Exeter to London
- Glasgow to London
- Leeds to London
- Leicester to London
- Liverpool to London
- Loughborough to London
- Manchester to London
- Milton Keynes to London
- Newcastle to London
- Newport to London
- Northampton to London
- Norwich to London
- Nottingham to London
- Oxford to London
- Peterborough to London
- Plymouth to London
- Portsmouth to London
- Sheffield to London
- Southampton to London
- Sunderland to London
- Swansea to London
- Swindon to London
- Taunton to London
- York to London
Airport Transfers to London
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