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Coach trips from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh

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With FlixBus, you can conveniently reach 20 destinations from Edinburgh, including London, Glasgow, Aberdeen.
Booking bus tickets between Edinburgh and London Heathrow Airport with FlixBus is quick and easy. Simply navigate to the FlixBus website and choose your trip in just three clicks. To find cheap coach tickets, you need to select your city & station of departure and destination, the dates of outgoing & return trips and the number of passengers. The search function will then show you coach trips at the best price, enabling you to reserve your seats and add the trip to your cart before paying for your booking.
The first FlixBus journey from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh departs at 00:40.
The last FlixBus journey from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh departs at 10:35.
There are 6 coach stops in London Heathrow Airport; London Heathrow Airport (Central Bus Station, T2 and T3), London Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5), London Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 & 3 Train Station, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 Train Station, RailAir Heathrow Airport Terminal 3 (Stops 7 & 8), RailAir Heathrow Terminal 2 (Stops 11 & 12). In Edinburgh there are 3 coach stops; Edinburgh (Ingliston Park & Ride), Edinburgh Bus Station, Edinburgh St Andrew's House.. Locate the FlixBus stops on this page's map.
Passengers travelling from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh are permitted to bring one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) at no cost. For additional or special luggage, refer to this page. You can bring your bike with FlixBus, subject to availability. Check here for bike prices.
No, there's no need to print your ticket for the journey from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh. If you booked your ticket online, you should have received a PDF booking confirmation via e-mail containing a QR code that serves as your ticket. If you booked through the FlixBus App instead, your ticket is automatically stored there. There is no need to print the ticket, you can show the digital version to the driver, and you're ready to board.
For trips from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh, track your coach's location using our Real-Time Coach Tracker. Simply select the appropriate coach stop and review the arrival time. Find out your coach's location and any potential delays.
Yes, all FlixBus coaches from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh accommodate passengers with reduced mobility. We aim to ensure our coaches are as comfortable and accessible as possible for those with disabilities or mobility issues. Service animals are welcome on all FlixBus journeys between London Heathrow Airport and Edinburgh. Wheelchairs, collapsible wheelchairs, walking aids, and other mobility devices can be transported free of charge.
The cost of a child's ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh depends on their age and the booking time. Under 15s receive a discount off the standard adult fare. When booking, we determine the most affordable rate for you from all available discounts. If the reduced rate is lower than the child's fare, the chosen passengers will pay the discounted amount. Ensure you read our child travel and seating policy. Prams and collapsible pushchairs (with a combined width + length + height of max 240 cm, approximately 94.5 inches) can be stowed in the coach's luggage compartment free of charge.

Find the cheapest buses from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh

Looking for cheap coach tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh? FlixBus has got you covered. The distance between London Heathrow Airport and Edinburgh is 526 miles. We can get you there in 16 hours 50 minutes, and you can expect on your journey.

FlixBus has a large nationwide network, so you can keep travelling with us once you reach Edinburgh.

So how do you find cheap coach tickets? Be sure to book in advance on our website or via the FlixBus App. When booking coach travel through the App, your ticket will be stored directly on your phone, making bus travel even greener and more convenient!

What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh

Once you’ve booked your bus tickets through the FlixBus App using one of our secure payment methods, you just need to bring your phone to use as your ticket - and your luggage, of course. Don’t worry about packing light as you can bring one piece of carry-on luggage and one piece of hold luggage for your journey, with no hold luggage restrictions.

Want to be guaranteed the best seat in the house? You can reserve a seat when you book coach tickets. Opt for a classic seat, a table seat, a panorama seat for a great view, or reserve the free seat beside you for extra space.

Once you’ve stowed your luggage away and settled in, sit back and enjoy the journey with onboard hospitality and other services available on your FlixBus. Some services you can look forward to on FlixBus coach trips include free coach Wi-Fi onboard, toilets and plug sockets. Whether you need to fire off some emails during your trip or you want to relax and enjoy the ride, we’ve got you covered.

Onboard services are subject to availability