What is the distance between Edinburgh and Heathrow?

The distance between Edinburgh and Heathrow is approximately 531 km (330 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Edinburgh to Heathrow?

Buses departing from Bus Station in Edinburgh will take you to London Heathrow Airport in Heathrow.

Bus Edinburgh to Heathrow from $47 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Edinburgh to Heathrow on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:40pm	Bus Station	9h 20m	8:00am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:35am	Bus Station	12h	10:35pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	11:40pm	Bus Station	12h 10m	11:50am	Heathrow Airport (T5), Arrivals	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Bus Station	12h	10:35pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	Edinburgh Haymarket Station South (Stop HH)	13h 5m	10:30am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Bus Station	15h 20m	3:05am	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	Edinburgh Haymarket Station South (Stop HH)	13h 25m	10:50am	Heathrow Airport (T5), Arrivals	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Bus Station	15h 20m	3:05am	Heathrow T2 & T3	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 6:41 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Edinburgh to Heathrow

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Heathrow. The journey takes about 10 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $118, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

10h 20mAverage Duration

530 kmDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$55 - $211	Average Duration13h 23m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$118 - $118	Average Duration10h 20m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,292 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

National Express

4/529,708 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

The overnight bus trip received positive feedback for being smooth with a great driver. However, multiple reviews mentioned discomfort due to hard seats and limited room in each seat, impacting the overall experience.

National Express Edinburgh Heathrow recent customer reviews

The seats are hard and there’s not enough room in each seat. Very uncomfortable for an overnight bus

Amelia T.

July 24, 2022

The seats are not comfortable for a night bus..it was very difficult to sleep.Also as a suggestion water bottles must be provided to each individual during the journey...I think that would be something that the passengers would appreciate.

Shalini S.

April 19, 2019

My suitcase was stolen and bus driver saw it and didn't do anything

Urszula K.

September 21, 2023

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Where are the popular stops in Edinburgh and Heathrow?

Stops in Edinburgh

A - Bus Station

B - Edinburgh Airport

C - Haymarket

D - 23 The Mound

E - Princes Street

F - St. Andrew Square

Stops in Heathrow

A - London Heathrow Airport

B - Travelodge Hotel, Heathrow Central

C - Premier Inn, Heathrow M4 J4

D - Comfort Hotel

E - EasyHotel

F - Novotel Hotel

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to Heathrow by bus

What is the distance between Edinburgh and Heathrow?
The distance between Edinburgh and Heathrow is approximately 531 km (330 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Edinburgh to Heathrow?
Buses departing from Bus Station in Edinburgh will take you to London Heathrow Airport in Heathrow.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-11

$57

11-12

$83

Today

$59

11-14

$56

11-15

$58

11-16

$75

11-17

$47

11-18

No data

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Heathrow was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $47

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Edinburgh to Heathrow, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $47 to $180 for a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Heathrow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $47 which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.