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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bradford to Edinburgh from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today
$30
tomorrow
$28
Wednesday
$26
Thursday
$26
Friday
$28
Saturday
$26
Sunday
$30

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 40m 1:00 AM Bradford Interchange 7:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $30
National Express 7h 50m 11:50 PM Bradford Interchange 7:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $36
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bradford to Edinburgh via Leeds, you can save more than $5? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 17%
      5h 15m
      Bradford
      9 mi
      12:20 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      5:35 PM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0 mi
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $25

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 40m 1:00 AM Bradford Interchange 7:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $28
National Express 7h 50m 11:50 PM Bradford Interchange 7:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $37
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bradford to Edinburgh via Leeds, you can save more than $9? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 32%
      4h 40m
      Bradford
      9 mi
      3:05 AM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      7:45 AM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0 mi
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $19

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 40m 1:00 AM Bradford Interchange 7:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $26
National Express 7h 50m 11:50 PM Bradford Interchange 7:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bradford to Edinburgh via Leeds, you can save more than $7? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 27%
      5h 15m
      Bradford
      9 mi
      12:20 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      5:35 PM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0 mi
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $19

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 40m 1:00 AM Bradford Interchange 7:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $26
National Express 7h 50m 11:50 PM Bradford Interchange 7:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $35
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bradford to Edinburgh via Leeds, you can save more than $7? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 27%
      4h 40m
      Bradford
      9 mi
      3:05 AM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      7:45 AM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0 mi
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $19

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 40m 1:00 AM Bradford Interchange 7:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $28
National Express 7h 50m 11:50 PM Bradford Interchange 7:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $37
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bradford to Edinburgh via Leeds, you can save more than $7? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 25%
      4h 40m
      Bradford
      9 mi
      3:05 AM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      7:45 AM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0 mi
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $21
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bradford to Edinburgh via Leeds, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 55m
      0
      11:50 PM
      Bradford
      Interchange
      12:20 AM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $3
      • Waiting Time 2h 45m
    • FlixBus
      4h 40m
      0
      3:05 AM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      7:45 AM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $21
    Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 40m 1:00 AM Bradford Interchange 7:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $26
National Express 7h 50m 11:50 PM Bradford Interchange 7:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $36
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bradford to Edinburgh via Leeds, you can save more than $5? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 19%
      6h 59m
      Bradford
      9 mi
      3:10 AM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      10:09 AM
      Edinburgh
      Corstorphine Bus Stop
      0 mi
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $21

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 40m 1:00 AM Bradford Interchange 7:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $30
National Express 7h 50m 11:50 PM Bradford Interchange 7:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $41
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bradford to Edinburgh via Leeds, you can save more than $11? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 37%
      4h 40m
      Bradford
      9 mi
      3:05 AM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      7:45 AM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0 mi
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $19
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bradford to Edinburgh via Leeds, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 55m
      0
      11:50 PM
      Bradford
      Interchange
      12:20 AM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $3
      • Waiting Time 2h 45m
    • FlixBus
      4h 40m
      0
      3:05 AM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      7:45 AM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $21
    Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save $6

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bradford to Edinburgh is $20 on 3/28/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Bradford and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Bradford and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily buses from Bradford to Edinburgh. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Bradford and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 7 buses from Bradford to Edinburgh, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Bradford and Edinburgh, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bradford to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 2 times every day by bus from Bradford to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bradford to Edinburgh starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus $20
Fastest Bus 6h 40m
Earliest Bus 1:00 AM
Latest Bus 11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes 2 Ø
Distance 159.6 miles
Bus Companies National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Bradford to Edinburgh

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Bradford for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/09/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/08
Monday 03/09
$30
Tuesday 03/10
$28
Wednesday 03/11
$26
Thursday 03/12
$26
Friday 03/13
$28
Saturday 03/14
$26
Sunday 03/15
$30
Monday 03/16
$35
Tuesday 03/17
$26
Wednesday 03/18
$26
Thursday 03/19
$35
Friday 03/20
$27
Saturday 03/21
$30
Sunday 03/22
$26
Monday 03/23
$26
Tuesday 03/24
$26
Wednesday 03/25
$26
Thursday 03/26
$27
Friday 03/27
$29
Saturday 03/28
$20
Sunday 03/29
$23
Monday 03/30
$26
Tuesday 03/31
$28
Wednesday 04/01
$40
Thursday 04/02
$34
Friday 04/03
$45
Saturday 04/04

The cheapest time to travel from Bradford to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bradford to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $20, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bradford to Edinburgh. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $27.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bradford to Edinburgh, with $20. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $35.

How to save money travelling from Bradford to Edinburgh

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Bradford to Edinburgh in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Bradford to Edinburgh, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Bradford to Edinburgh are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Bradford and Edinburgh

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Bradford and Edinburgh.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Bradford to Edinburgh? Compare all modes of transports from Bradford to Edinburgh.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bradford to Edinburgh

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Bradford to Edinburgh? Or which bus companies serve the route Bradford to Edinburgh? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Bradford to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Bradford Edinburgh bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $20 and takes 6h 40m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bradford to Edinburgh?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $20 and $41. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Edinburgh.

On average, how many connections are available from Bradford to Edinburgh each day?

Every day, the Bradford to Edinburgh bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Bradford to Edinburgh take?

The fastest bus from Bradford to Edinburgh is offered by National Express and takes 6h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $30. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bradford to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Bradford starts at 1:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Bradford to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Bradford for Edinburgh starts at 11:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Bradford Edinburgh route?

When traveling by bus from Bradford to Edinburgh, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bradford and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Bradford and Edinburgh by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the Bradford to Edinburgh bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Bradford Edinburgh bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bradford Edinburgh bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bradford to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Bradford to Edinburgh?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 2 daily trips between Bradford and Edinburgh. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Bradford to Edinburgh?

Prices and availability for 2 trips between Bradford and Edinburgh change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bradford to Edinburgh

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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