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Compare all timetables for the bus from York to Edinburgh

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

today
from $43
tomorrow
from $36
Wednesday
from $38
Thursday
from $40
Friday
from $37
Saturday
from $44
Sunday
from $41

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 28m 10:12 PM York Central Station 7:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $43
National Express 7h 4m 11:51 AM York Central Station 6:55 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $56
National Express 6h 59m 1:31 PM York Central Station 8:30 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $57
National Express 6h 59m 10:21 AM York Central Station 5:20 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $61
  • Did you know that if you travel from York to Edinburgh via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 4m
      0
      1:31 PM
      York
      Central Station
      5:40 PM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      Westmorland Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • FlixBus
      2h 40m
      0
      6:55 PM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      9:35 PM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 28m 10:12 PM York Central Station 7:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $36
National Express 7h 4m 11:51 AM York Central Station 6:55 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $44
National Express 6h 59m 10:21 AM York Central Station 5:20 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $47
National Express 6h 59m 1:31 PM York Central Station 8:30 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $47

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 28m 10:12 PM York Central Station 7:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $38
National Express 7h 4m 11:51 AM York Central Station 6:55 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $48
National Express 6h 59m 10:21 AM York Central Station 5:20 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $52
National Express 6h 59m 1:31 PM York Central Station 8:30 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $52
  • Did you know that if you travel from York to Edinburgh via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 14m
      0
      7:21 AM
      York
      Central Station
      11:55 AM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      Westmorland Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $17
      • Waiting Time 3h 0m
    • FlixBus
      2h 40m
      0
      2:55 PM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      5:35 PM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $11
    Travel time is 3h 15m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 28m 10:12 PM York Central Station 7:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $40
National Express 6h 59m 1:31 PM York Central Station 8:30 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $47
National Express 7h 4m 11:51 AM York Central Station 6:55 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $48
National Express 6h 59m 10:21 AM York Central Station 5:20 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $52
  • Did you know that if you travel from York to Edinburgh via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 14m
      0
      7:21 AM
      York
      Central Station
      11:55 AM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      Westmorland Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $17
      • Waiting Time 3h 0m
    • FlixBus
      2h 40m
      0
      2:55 PM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      5:35 PM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $11
    Travel time is 3h 15m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 28m 10:12 PM York Central Station 7:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $37
National Express 7h 19m 11:51 AM York Central Station 7:10 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $44
National Express 7h 14m 1:31 PM York Central Station 8:45 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $47
National Express 6h 59m 10:21 AM York Central Station 5:20 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $52
  • Did you know that if you travel from York to Edinburgh via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 14m
      0
      7:21 AM
      York
      Central Station
      11:55 AM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      Westmorland Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $17
      • Waiting Time 3h 0m
    • FlixBus
      2h 40m
      0
      2:55 PM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      5:35 PM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $11
    Travel time is 3h 15m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 28m 10:12 PM York Central Station 7:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $44
National Express 7h 4m 11:51 AM York Central Station 6:55 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $52
National Express 6h 44m 1:31 PM York Central Station 8:15 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $52
National Express 6h 59m 10:21 AM York Central Station 5:20 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $57
  • Did you know that if you travel from York to Edinburgh via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 4m
      0
      1:31 PM
      York
      Central Station
      5:40 PM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      Westmorland Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • FlixBus
      2h 40m
      0
      6:55 PM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      9:35 PM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 28m 9:12 PM York Central Station 7:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $41
National Express 7h 9m 10:11 AM York Central Station 5:20 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $57
National Express 7h 4m 1:11 PM York Central Station 8:15 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $57
National Express 7h 30m 11:25 AM York Central Station 6:55 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $61
  • Did you know that if you travel from York to Edinburgh via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 14m
      0
      7:21 AM
      York
      Central Station
      11:55 AM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      Westmorland Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $17
      • Waiting Time 3h 0m
    • FlixBus
      2h 40m
      0
      2:55 PM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      5:35 PM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $11
    Travel time is 3h 10m longer, but you will save $13

Frequency of bus connections between York and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between York and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from York to Edinburgh. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between York and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 14 buses from York to Edinburgh, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between York and Edinburgh, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from York to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 4 times every day by bus from York to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from York to Edinburgh starting from $36!

Cheapest Bus $36
Fastest Bus 6h 44m
Earliest Bus 10:21 AM
Latest Bus 9:12 PM
Daily Bus Routes 4 Ø
Distance 161.0 miles
Bus Companies National Express

Cheapest bus connections from York to Edinburgh

Every day, 4 buses from 1 bus companies leave York for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/21/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/20
Monday 07/21
$43
Tuesday 07/22
$36
Wednesday 07/23
$38
Thursday 07/24
$40
Friday 07/25
$37
Saturday 07/26
$44
Sunday 07/27
$41
Monday 07/28
$38
Tuesday 07/29
$36
Wednesday 07/30
$39
Thursday 07/31
$38
Friday 08/01
$37
Saturday 08/02
$36
Sunday 08/03
$36
Monday 08/04
$38
Tuesday 08/05
$36
Wednesday 08/06
$36
Thursday 08/07
$38
Friday 08/08
$36
Saturday 08/09
$40
Sunday 08/10
$36
Monday 08/11
$40
Tuesday 08/12
$36
Wednesday 08/13
$36
Thursday 08/14
$38
Friday 08/15
Saturday 08/16

The cheapest time to travel from York to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from York to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $36, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from York to Edinburgh. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $44.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from York to Edinburgh, with $36. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $47.

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

Beloved bus companies from York to Edinburgh

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

National Express from York to Edinburgh

National Express

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

Cheapest Price $36
Fastest Bus 6h 44m
Earliest Bus 10:21 AM
Last Bus 9:12 PM
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 7/20/2025

All bus stations and stops in York and Edinburgh

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from York to Edinburgh

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

FAQs about the York to Edinburgh bus

How much does a York Edinburgh bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $36 and takes 9h 28m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $36 and $61. 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 York to Edinburgh each day?

Every day, the York to Edinburgh bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from York to Edinburgh is offered by National Express and takes 6h 44m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $52. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from York to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from York starts at 10:21 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 York to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from York for Edinburgh starts at 9:12 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 York Edinburgh route?

When traveling by bus from York 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 York and Edinburgh?

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

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

Economy
Economy

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

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