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Compare all timetables for the bus from Edinburgh to Lancaster

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

today
$15
tomorrow
$20
Saturday
$40
Sunday
$42
Monday
$15
Tuesday
$18
Wednesday
$32

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 50m 6:35 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 1:25 PM Lancaster University  Economy $15
FlixBus 5h 5m 8:20 AM Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station 1:25 PM Lancaster University  Economy $15
FlixBus 5h 1m 8:24 AM Edinburgh Princes Street 1:25 PM Lancaster University  Economy $15
National Express 6h 15m 8:30 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 2:45 AM Lancaster Cable St  Economy $29

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 16m 8:09 AM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop 1:25 PM Lancaster University  Economy $20
National Express 6h 0m 8:45 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 2:45 AM Lancaster Cable St  Economy $42

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 30m 8:15 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 2:45 AM Lancaster Cable St  Economy $40
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Lancaster via Glasgow, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 43m
      0
      10:02 PM
      Edinburgh
      Ingliston Park & Ride
      10:57 PM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $6
      • Waiting Time 0h 3m
    • National Express
      3h 45m
      0
      11:00 PM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      2:45 AM
      Lancaster
      Cable St
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $16
    Travel Time is 1h 47m shorter, and you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 30m 8:15 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 2:45 AM Lancaster Cable St  Economy $42
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Lancaster via Glasgow, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 16m
      0
      9:09 AM
      Edinburgh
      Corstorphine Bus Stop
      10:15 AM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $6
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 5m
      0
      10:20 AM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      1:25 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
    Travel Time is 2h 14m shorter, and you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 50m 6:35 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 1:25 PM Lancaster University  Economy $15
FlixBus 5h 5m 8:20 AM Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station 1:25 PM Lancaster University  Economy $15
FlixBus 5h 1m 8:24 AM Edinburgh Princes Street 1:25 PM Lancaster University  Economy $15
National Express 6h 15m 8:30 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 2:45 AM Lancaster Cable St  Economy $22

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 46m 8:39 AM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop 1:25 PM Lancaster University  Economy $18
National Express 6h 15m 8:30 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 2:45 AM Lancaster Cable St  Economy $42

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 15m 8:30 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 2:45 AM Lancaster Cable St  Economy $32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Lancaster via Glasgow, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 16m
      0
      9:09 AM
      Edinburgh
      Corstorphine Bus Stop
      10:15 AM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $6
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      3h 5m
      0
      10:20 AM
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      1:25 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
    Travel Time is 1h 59m shorter, and you will save $12

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Edinburgh to Lancaster is $15 on 6/4/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh and Lancaster

See here how frequent the connections between Edinburgh and Lancaster are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Edinburgh to Lancaster. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Lancaster.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 11 buses from Edinburgh to Lancaster, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Lancaster, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Edinburgh to Lancaster

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 2 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Lancaster in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Lancaster starting from $15!

Cheapest Bus $15
Fastest Bus 4h 46m
Earliest Bus 6:35 AM
Latest Bus 8:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 2 Ø
Distance 132.7 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Edinburgh to Lancaster

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave Edinburgh for Lancaster: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/04/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/31
Monday 06/01
Tuesday 06/02
Wednesday 06/03
Thursday 06/04
$29
Friday 06/05
$42
Saturday 06/06
$40
Sunday 06/07
$42
Monday 06/08
$15
Tuesday 06/09
$18
Wednesday 06/10
$32
Thursday 06/11
$31
Friday 06/12
$20
Saturday 06/13
$41
Sunday 06/14
$42
Monday 06/15
$20
Tuesday 06/16
$17
Wednesday 06/17
$15
Thursday 06/18
$19
Friday 06/19
$39
Saturday 06/20
$29
Sunday 06/21
$18
Monday 06/22
$21
Tuesday 06/23
$39
Wednesday 06/24
$39
Thursday 06/25
$19
Friday 06/26
$41
Saturday 06/27

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Lancaster

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Lancaster, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $15, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Edinburgh to Lancaster. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $29.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Lancaster, with $15. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $22.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Lancaster

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 Edinburgh to Lancaster 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 Edinburgh to Lancaster, 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 Edinburgh to Lancaster are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Edinburgh to Lancaster

These are the most booked bus companies between Edinburgh to Lancaster from our users.

FlixBus from Edinburgh to Lancaster

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Edinburgh to Lancaster:

Cheapest Price $15
Fastest Bus 4h 46m
Earliest Bus 6:35 AM
Last Bus 8:39 AM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 5/10/2026

National Express from Edinburgh to Lancaster

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Edinburgh to Lancaster:

Cheapest Price $22
Fastest Bus 6h 0m
Earliest Bus 8:30 PM
Last Bus 8:30 PM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 5/10/2026

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Lancaster

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh to Lancaster

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

FAQs about the Edinburgh to Lancaster bus

How much does a Edinburgh Lancaster bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $15 and takes 6h 50m to reach Lancaster. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $15 and $42. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Lancaster.

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

Every day, the Edinburgh to Lancaster 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 Edinburgh to Lancaster take?

The fastest bus from Edinburgh to Lancaster is offered by FlixBus and takes 4h 46m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $18. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Lancaster?

The earliest bus arriving in Lancaster from Edinburgh starts at 6:35 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 Edinburgh to Lancaster?

The latest bus trip departing from Edinburgh for Lancaster starts at 8:30 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 Edinburgh Lancaster route?

When traveling by bus from Edinburgh to Lancaster, passengers can travel with FlixBus and 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 Edinburgh and Lancaster?

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

What can I take with me on the Edinburgh to Lancaster 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 Edinburgh Lancaster 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 Edinburgh Lancaster 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 Edinburgh to Lancaster on your planned travel date.

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

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 Edinburgh and Lancaster. 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 Edinburgh to Lancaster?

Prices and availability for 2 trips between Edinburgh and Lancaster 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 Edinburgh to Lancaster

Economy
Economy

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

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