Bus Lancaster to Edinburgh: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Lancaster to Edinburgh

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

today

tomorrow

$45

Saturday

$21

Sunday

Monday

$29

Tuesday

Wednesday

$18

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	7h 25m	3:00 AM	Lancaster	Cable St	10:25 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station		Economy	$45	A Bus from National Express goes from Cable St, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 3:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Lancaster to Edinburgh via Newhouse, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  6h 16m
  
  0
  
  6:00 PM
  
  Lancaster
  University
  
  10:53 PM
  
  Newhouse
  Newhouse Hotel Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from University, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 6:00:00 PM to Newhouse Hotel Bus Stop, Newhouse (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 53m
- FlixBus
  
  0h 48m
  
  0
  
  11:28 PM
  
  Newhouse
  Newhouse Hotel Bus Stop
  
  12:16 AM
  
  Edinburgh
  Haymarket Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Newhouse Hotel Bus Stop, Newhouse (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 11:28:00 PM to Haymarket Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:16:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 48m
Travel Time is 1h 9m shorter, and you will save $21

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 41m	6:00 PM	Lancaster	University	11:41 PM	Edinburgh	Haymarket Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 6:00:00 PM to Haymarket Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:41:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 41m
FlixBus	5h 53m	6:00 PM	Lancaster	University	11:53 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 6:00:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 53m
FlixBus	5h 46m	6:00 PM	Lancaster	University	11:46 PM	Edinburgh	Princes Street	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 6:00:00 PM to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 46m
National Express	7h 25m	3:00 AM	Lancaster	Cable St	10:25 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Cable St, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 3:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	7h 25m	3:00 AM	Lancaster	Cable St	10:25 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station		Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Cable St, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 3:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Lancaster to Edinburgh via Newhouse, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  6h 16m
  
  0
  
  6:00 PM
  
  Lancaster
  University
  
  10:53 PM
  
  Newhouse
  Newhouse Hotel Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from University, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 6:00:00 PM to Newhouse Hotel Bus Stop, Newhouse (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 53m
- FlixBus
  
  0h 48m
  
  0
  
  11:28 PM
  
  Newhouse
  Newhouse Hotel Bus Stop
  
  12:16 AM
  
  Edinburgh
  Haymarket Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Newhouse Hotel Bus Stop, Newhouse (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 11:28:00 PM to Haymarket Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:16:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 48m
Travel Time is 1h 9m shorter, and you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 41m	6:00 PM	Lancaster	University	11:41 PM	Edinburgh	Haymarket Bus Stop	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 6:00:00 PM to Haymarket Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:41:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 41m
FlixBus	5h 53m	6:00 PM	Lancaster	University	11:53 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 6:00:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 53m
FlixBus	5h 46m	6:00 PM	Lancaster	University	11:46 PM	Edinburgh	Princes Street	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 6:00:00 PM to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 46m
National Express	7h 25m	3:00 AM	Lancaster	Cable St	10:25 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Cable St, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 3:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Lancaster to Edinburgh is $18 on 12/10/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Lancaster and Edinburgh

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Lancaster to Edinburgh. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Lancaster and Edinburgh.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 6 buses from Lancaster to Edinburgh, while Night sees the fewest connections between Lancaster and Edinburgh, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Lancaster to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 2 times every day by bus from Lancaster to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Lancaster to Edinburgh starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus	$18
Fastest Bus	5h 41m
Earliest Bus	3:00 AM
Latest Bus	6:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	132.7 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Lancaster to Edinburgh

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave Lancaster 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

$45

Saturday 12/06

$32

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$29

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$19

Thursday 12/11

$32

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

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Lancaster to Edinburgh

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

With a price starting from $18, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Lancaster to Edinburgh. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $45.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Lancaster to Edinburgh, with $18. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $19.

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

All bus stations and stops in Lancaster and Edinburgh

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

Central Bus Station

Station Rd

University

Lancaster University

Cable St

Williamson Park Gates

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 Lancaster to Edinburgh

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

FAQs about the Lancaster to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Lancaster Edinburgh bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $18 and takes 5h 41m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $18 and $45. 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 Lancaster to Edinburgh each day?

Every day, the Lancaster 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 Lancaster to Edinburgh take?

The fastest bus from Lancaster to Edinburgh is offered by FlixBus and takes 5h 41m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $21. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Lancaster to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Lancaster starts at 3:00 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 Lancaster to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Lancaster for Edinburgh starts at 6:00 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 Lancaster Edinburgh route?

When traveling by bus from Lancaster to Edinburgh, 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 Lancaster and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Lancaster 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: FlixBus and National Express.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Lancaster and to Edinburgh

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