Bus Preston to Edinburgh: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Preston to Edinburgh

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

today

$17

tomorrow

$26

Sunday

$40

Monday

$23

Tuesday

$16

Wednesday

$18

Thursday

$23

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 26m	5:15 PM	Preston	Bus Station	11:41 PM	Edinburgh	Haymarket Bus Stop	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 5:15:00 PM to Haymarket Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 11:41:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 26m
FlixBus	6h 38m	5:15 PM	Preston	Bus Station	11:53 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 5:15:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 11:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 38m
FlixBus	6h 31m	5:15 PM	Preston	Bus Station	11:46 PM	Edinburgh	Princes Street	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 5:15:00 PM to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 11:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 31m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 26m	5:15 PM	Preston	Bus Station	11:41 PM	Edinburgh	Haymarket Bus Stop	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/13/2025 5:15:00 PM to Haymarket Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/13/2025 11:41:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 26m
FlixBus	6h 31m	5:15 PM	Preston	Bus Station	11:46 PM	Edinburgh	Princes Street	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/13/2025 5:15:00 PM to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/13/2025 11:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 31m
FlixBus	6h 38m	5:15 PM	Preston	Bus Station	11:53 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/13/2025 5:15:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/13/2025 11:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 38m
National Express	8h 0m	2:25 AM	Preston	Bus Station	10:25 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$42	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/13/2025 2:25:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/13/2025 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	8h 0m	2:25 AM	Preston	Bus Station	10:25 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station		Economy	$40	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/14/2025 2:25:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/14/2025 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Preston to Edinburgh via Ratho, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  7h 1m
  
  0
  
  5:15 PM
  
  Preston
  Bus Station
  
  11:25 PM
  
  Ratho
  Newbridge Glasgow Rd Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/13/2025 5:15:00 PM to Newbridge Glasgow Rd Bus Stop, Ratho (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/13/2025 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  0h 17m
  
  0
  
  11:59 PM
  
  Ratho
  Newbridge Glasgow Rd Bus Stop
  
  12:16 AM
  
  Edinburgh
  Haymarket Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Newbridge Glasgow Rd Bus Stop, Ratho (United Kingdom) at 12/13/2025 11:59:00 PM to Haymarket Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/14/2025 12:16:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 17m
Travel Time is 0h 59m shorter, and you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 26m	5:15 PM	Preston	Bus Station	11:41 PM	Edinburgh	Haymarket Bus Stop	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/15/2025 5:15:00 PM to Haymarket Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/15/2025 11:41:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 26m
FlixBus	6h 38m	5:15 PM	Preston	Bus Station	11:53 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/15/2025 5:15:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/15/2025 11:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 38m
FlixBus	6h 31m	5:15 PM	Preston	Bus Station	11:46 PM	Edinburgh	Princes Street	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/15/2025 5:15:00 PM to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/15/2025 11:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 31m
National Express	8h 0m	2:25 AM	Preston	Bus Station	10:25 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$40	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/15/2025 2:25:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/15/2025 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 26m	5:15 PM	Preston	Bus Station	11:41 PM	Edinburgh	Haymarket Bus Stop	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/16/2025 5:15:00 PM to Haymarket Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/16/2025 11:41:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 26m
FlixBus	6h 38m	5:15 PM	Preston	Bus Station	11:53 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/16/2025 5:15:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/16/2025 11:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 38m
FlixBus	6h 31m	5:15 PM	Preston	Bus Station	11:46 PM	Edinburgh	Princes Street	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/16/2025 5:15:00 PM to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/16/2025 11:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 31m
National Express	8h 0m	2:25 AM	Preston	Bus Station	10:25 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$42	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/16/2025 2:25:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/16/2025 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 26m	5:15 PM	Preston	Bus Station	11:41 PM	Edinburgh	Haymarket Bus Stop	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/17/2025 5:15:00 PM to Haymarket Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/17/2025 11:41:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 26m
FlixBus	6h 31m	5:15 PM	Preston	Bus Station	11:46 PM	Edinburgh	Princes Street	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/17/2025 5:15:00 PM to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/17/2025 11:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 31m
FlixBus	6h 38m	5:15 PM	Preston	Bus Station	11:53 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/17/2025 5:15:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/17/2025 11:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 38m
National Express	8h 0m	2:25 AM	Preston	Bus Station	10:25 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$40	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/17/2025 2:25:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/17/2025 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 38m	5:15 PM	Preston	Bus Station	11:53 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/18/2025 5:15:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 38m
FlixBus	6h 26m	5:15 PM	Preston	Bus Station	11:41 PM	Edinburgh	Haymarket Bus Stop	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/18/2025 5:15:00 PM to Haymarket Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:41:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 26m
FlixBus	6h 31m	5:15 PM	Preston	Bus Station	11:46 PM	Edinburgh	Princes Street	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/18/2025 5:15:00 PM to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 31m
National Express	8h 0m	2:25 AM	Preston	Bus Station	10:25 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$47	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/18/2025 2:25:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/18/2025 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Preston to Edinburgh is $16 on 12/16/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Preston and Edinburgh

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

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

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 18 buses from Preston to Edinburgh, while Night sees the fewest connections between Preston and Edinburgh, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Preston to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 3 times every day by bus from Preston to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Preston to Edinburgh starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus	$16
Fastest Bus	6h 26m
Earliest Bus	5:15 PM
Latest Bus	5:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	152.6 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Preston to Edinburgh

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Preston for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/12/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

$17

Saturday 12/13

$21

Sunday 12/14

$40

Monday 12/15

$23

Tuesday 12/16

$42

Wednesday 12/17

$18

Thursday 12/18

$23

Friday 12/19

$25

Saturday 12/20

$27

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

$47

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$56

Thursday 12/25

$27

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

$56

Sunday 12/28

$25

Monday 12/29

Tuesday 12/30

$40

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

$46

Friday 01/02

$56

Saturday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from Preston to Edinburgh

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

With a price starting from $16, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Preston to Edinburgh. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $25.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Preston to Edinburgh, with $16. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $17.

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

All bus stations and stops in Preston and Edinburgh

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

Bus Station

Carlisle St

Bus Station (Stand 27)

Deepdale Stadium

Sir Tom Finney Way

Little Oaks Bus Stop

Little Oaks Little Oaks

Railway Station

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

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 Preston to Edinburgh? Compare all modes of transports from Preston to Edinburgh.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Preston to Edinburgh

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

FAQs about the Preston to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Preston Edinburgh bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes 6h 26m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $47. 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 Preston to Edinburgh each day?

Every day, the Preston 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 Preston to Edinburgh take?

The fastest bus from Preston to Edinburgh is offered by FlixBus and takes 6h 26m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $17. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Preston to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Preston starts at 5:15 PM. 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 Preston to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Preston for Edinburgh starts at 5:15 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 Preston Edinburgh route?

When traveling by bus from Preston 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 Preston and Edinburgh?

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Preston and to Edinburgh

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