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

today

tomorrow

$49

Saturday

$47

Sunday

Monday

$44

Tuesday

Wednesday

$42

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	14h 50m	4:20 AM	Canterbury	Bus Station	7:10 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$49	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 4:20:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
National Express	13h 0m	5:50 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	6:50 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$56	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 5:50:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
National Express	15h 15m	5:30 AM	Canterbury	Bus Station	8:45 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$59	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 5:30:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Edinburgh via Sheffield, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  16h 25m
  
  0
  
  2:15 PM
  
  Canterbury
  Bus Station
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Sheffield
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 2:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
- Busbud
  
  5h 35m
  
  0
  
  1:05 AM
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange
  
  6:40 AM
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 1:05:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
Travel time is 3h 25m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	14h 35m	4:20 AM	Canterbury	Bus Station	6:55 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station		Economy	$47	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 4:20:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
	National Express	13h 0m	5:50 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	6:50 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station		Economy	$49	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 5:50:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Edinburgh via Sheffield, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  14h 35m
  
  0
  
  4:20 AM
  
  Canterbury
  Bus Station
  
  12:15 PM
  
  Sheffield
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 4:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
- Busbud
  
  5h 50m
  
  0
  
  1:05 PM
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange
  
  6:55 PM
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 1:05:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	14h 35m	4:20 AM	Canterbury	Bus Station	6:55 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$44	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 4:20:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
National Express	13h 0m	5:50 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	6:50 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$46	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 5:50:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
National Express	15h 0m	5:30 AM	Canterbury	Bus Station	8:30 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$58	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 5:30:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Edinburgh via Sheffield, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  17h 20m
  
  0
  
  2:15 PM
  
  Canterbury
  Bus Station
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Sheffield
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 2:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
- FlixBus
  
  5h 15m
  
  0
  
  2:20 AM
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange
  
  7:35 AM
  
  Edinburgh
  St Andrew Square
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 2:20:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Travel time is 4h 20m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	14h 35m	4:20 AM	Canterbury	Bus Station	6:55 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$42	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 4:20:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
National Express	12h 50m	6:50 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	7:40 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$46	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 6:50:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
National Express	14h 5m	4:45 PM	Canterbury	Bus Station	6:50 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$47	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 4:45:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
National Express	15h 0m	5:30 AM	Canterbury	Bus Station	8:30 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$56	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 5:30:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Edinburgh via Sheffield, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  17h 20m
  
  0
  
  2:15 PM
  
  Canterbury
  Bus Station
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Sheffield
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Canterbury (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 2:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
- FlixBus
  
  5h 15m
  
  0
  
  2:20 AM
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange
  
  7:35 AM
  
  Edinburgh
  St Andrew Square
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 2:20:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Travel time is 4h 30m longer, but you will save $4

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Canterbury to Edinburgh is $40 on 12/2/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Canterbury and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Canterbury and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Canterbury to Edinburgh. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Canterbury and Edinburgh.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 7 buses from Canterbury to Edinburgh, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Canterbury and Edinburgh, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Canterbury to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 3 times every day by bus from Canterbury to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Canterbury to Edinburgh starting from $40!

Cheapest Bus	$40
Fastest Bus	12h 50m
Earliest Bus	4:20 AM
Latest Bus	6:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	367.2 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Canterbury to Edinburgh

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Canterbury for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$49

Saturday 12/06

$47

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$44

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$42

Thursday 12/11

$46

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

$83

Wednesday 12/24

$83

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Canterbury to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Canterbury to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $42, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Canterbury to Edinburgh. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $49.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Canterbury to Edinburgh, with $42. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $46.

How to save money travelling from Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury to Edinburgh are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Canterbury and Edinburgh

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

Bus Station

Gravel Walk 14

University of Kent

University Road

Park and Ride

New Dover Road

Central bus station

Multrees Walk 13-14

St Andrew Square

St Andrew's House Station

Edinburgh St Andrew's House Edinburgh St Andrew's House

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

Service and Comfort on the bus from Canterbury to Edinburgh

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

FAQs about the Canterbury to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Canterbury Edinburgh bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $40 and takes 14h 35m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $40 and $59. 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 Canterbury to Edinburgh each day?

Every day, the Canterbury to Edinburgh bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Canterbury to Edinburgh is offered by National Express and takes 12h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $46. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Canterbury to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Canterbury starts at 4:20 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 Canterbury to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Canterbury for Edinburgh starts at 6:50 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 Canterbury Edinburgh route?

When traveling by bus from Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Canterbury and to Edinburgh

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Canterbury and to Edinburgh. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!