Bus Sheffield to Edinburgh: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Sheffield to Edinburgh

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

today

$15

tomorrow

$22

Thursday

$16

Friday

Saturday

$23

Sunday

$16

Monday

$23

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 5m	11:30 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	5:35 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 1/27/2026 11:30:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/27/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
FlixBus	9h 7m	11:30 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	8:37 PM	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 1/27/2026 11:30:00 AM to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/27/2026 8:37:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 7m
National Express	6h 10m	12:25 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	6:35 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$48	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 1/27/2026 12:25:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/27/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	7h 35m	11:00 AM	Sheffield	Bus Station	6:35 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$62	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 1/27/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/27/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
National Express	7h 25m	1:00 PM	Sheffield	Bus Station	8:25 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$68	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 1/27/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/27/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 25m	2:20 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	7:45 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 1/28/2026 2:20:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/28/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
FlixBus	6h 5m	11:30 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	5:35 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 1/28/2026 11:30:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/28/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	6h 10m	12:25 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	6:35 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$48	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 1/28/2026 12:25:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/28/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	6h 5m	2:00 AM	Sheffield	Bus Station	8:05 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$53	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 1/28/2026 2:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/28/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	7h 35m	11:00 AM	Sheffield	Bus Station	6:35 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$62	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 1/28/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/28/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 5m	11:30 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	5:35 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 1/29/2026 11:30:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/29/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
FlixBus	5h 25m	2:20 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	7:45 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 1/29/2026 2:20:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/29/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
FlixBus	9h 7m	11:30 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	8:37 PM	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 1/29/2026 11:30:00 AM to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/29/2026 8:37:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 7m
National Express	6h 10m	12:25 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	6:35 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$42	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 1/29/2026 12:25:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/29/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	6h 5m	2:00 AM	Sheffield	Bus Station	8:05 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$53	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 1/29/2026 2:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/29/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 25m	2:20 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	7:45 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 1/31/2026 2:20:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/31/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
FlixBus	6h 5m	11:30 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	5:35 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 1/31/2026 11:30:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/31/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
FlixBus	7h 48m	2:30 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	10:18 AM	Edinburgh	Haymarket Bus Stop	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 1/31/2026 2:30:00 AM to Haymarket Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/31/2026 10:18:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 48m
National Express	6h 5m	2:00 AM	Sheffield	Bus Station	8:05 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$33	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 1/31/2026 2:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/31/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	6h 10m	12:25 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	6:35 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$37	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 1/31/2026 12:25:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/31/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 25m	2:20 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	7:45 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 2/1/2026 2:20:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/1/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
FlixBus	6h 5m	11:30 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	5:35 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 2/1/2026 11:30:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/1/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	6h 10m	12:25 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	6:35 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 2/1/2026 12:25:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/1/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
FlixBus	7h 48m	2:30 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	10:18 AM	Edinburgh	Haymarket Bus Stop	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 2/1/2026 2:30:00 AM to Haymarket Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/1/2026 10:18:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 48m
National Express	6h 5m	2:00 AM	Sheffield	Bus Station	8:05 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$41	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 2/1/2026 2:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/1/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 25m	2:20 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	7:45 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 2/2/2026 2:20:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/2/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
FlixBus	6h 5m	11:30 AM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	5:35 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 2/2/2026 11:30:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/2/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	6h 5m	2:00 AM	Sheffield	Bus Station	8:05 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$33	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 2/2/2026 2:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/2/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	6h 10m	12:25 PM	Sheffield	Meadowhall Interchange	6:35 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$42	A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 2/2/2026 12:25:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/2/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
TransPennine Express	4h 4m	11:30 AM	Sheffield	Central Station	3:34 PM	Edinburgh	Waverley Train Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 2/2/2026 11:30:00 AM to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/2/2026 3:34:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 4m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Sheffield to Edinburgh is $15 on 1/27/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Sheffield and Edinburgh

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily buses from Sheffield to Edinburgh. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Sheffield and Edinburgh.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 27 buses from Sheffield to Edinburgh, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Sheffield and Edinburgh, with 12 offers.

Facts about the bus from Sheffield to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like National Express, FlixBus and TransPennine Express that travel 11 times every day by bus from Sheffield to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sheffield to Edinburgh starting from $15!

Cheapest Bus	$15
Fastest Bus	3h 53m
Earliest Bus	11:00 AM
Latest Bus	10:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	190.6 miles
Bus Companies	National Express, FlixBus and TransPennine Express

Cheapest bus connections from Sheffield to Edinburgh

Every day, 11 buses from 3 bus companies leave Sheffield for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 01/25

Monday 01/26

Tuesday 01/27

$53

Wednesday 01/28

$22

Thursday 01/29

$21

Friday 01/30

Saturday 01/31

$33

Sunday 02/01

$30

Monday 02/02

$18

Tuesday 02/03

$33

Wednesday 02/04

$21

Thursday 02/05

$42

Friday 02/06

$21

Saturday 02/07

Sunday 02/08

$16

Monday 02/09

$21

Tuesday 02/10

$16

Wednesday 02/11

$48

Thursday 02/12

$16

Friday 02/13

$30

Saturday 02/14

Sunday 02/15

$31

Monday 02/16

$34

Tuesday 02/17

$25

Wednesday 02/18

$25

Thursday 02/19

$23

Friday 02/20

$26

Saturday 02/21

The cheapest time to travel from Sheffield to Edinburgh

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

With a price starting from $15, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Sheffield to Edinburgh. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $21.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sheffield to Edinburgh, with $15. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $54.

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

All bus stations and stops in Sheffield and Edinburgh

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

Bus Station

Pond Hill

Meadowhall Interchange

Meadowhall Road 1-4

Greenhill

Chesterfield Road

Central Station

Sheaf St

Dore & Totley Train 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

N St David St

Gateway

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sheffield to Edinburgh

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

FAQs about the Sheffield to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Sheffield Edinburgh 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 5m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $15 and $102. 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 Sheffield to Edinburgh each day?

Every day, the Sheffield to Edinburgh bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Sheffield to Edinburgh is offered by TransPennine Express and takes 3h 53m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $93. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sheffield to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Sheffield starts at 11:00 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 Sheffield to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Sheffield for Edinburgh starts at 10:40 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 Sheffield Edinburgh route?

When traveling by bus from Sheffield to Edinburgh, passengers can travel with National Express, FlixBus and TransPennine 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 Sheffield and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Sheffield 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, FlixBus and TransPennine Express.

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Sheffield 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 11 daily trips between Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Edinburgh?

Prices and availability for 11 trips between Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Edinburgh

Economy

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

More bus routes to Sheffield and to Edinburgh

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