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

today
$82
tomorrow
$52
Saturday
$92
Sunday
$92
Monday
$52
Tuesday
$49
Wednesday
$44

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 13h 5m 6:15 PM Bath Bus Station 7:20 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $82
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bath to Edinburgh via Manchester, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      15h 10m
      0
      5:40 AM
      Bath
      Bus Station
      12:45 PM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $29
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • FlixBus
      7h 50m
      0
      1:00 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      8:50 PM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $32
    Travel time is 2h 5m longer, but you will save $21

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 15h 20m 3:30 AM Bath Bus Station 6:50 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $52
FlixBus 16h 51m 5:30 AM Bath Bus Station 10:21 PM Edinburgh Corstorphine Bus Stop  Economy $55
FlixBus 15h 20m 5:30 AM Bath Bus Station 8:50 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $68
FlixBus 19h 50m 9:45 PM Bath Bus Station 5:35 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $70
National Express 15h 15m 4:05 PM Bath Bus Station 7:20 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $92

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 15h 15m 4:05 PM Bath Bus Station 7:20 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $92
National Express 13h 5m 6:35 PM Bath Bus Station 7:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $96
National Express 15h 5m 3:30 AM Bath Bus Station 6:35 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $124
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bath to Edinburgh via Manchester, you can save more than $33? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      14h 34m
      0
      6:00 PM
      Bath
      Bus Station
      12:25 AM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $29
      • Waiting Time 1h 45m
    • FlixBus
      6h 24m
      0
      2:10 AM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      8:34 AM
      Edinburgh
      Corstorphine Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $31
    Travel time is 1h 29m longer, but you will save $33

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 13h 5m 6:35 PM Bath Bus Station 7:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $92
National Express 15h 5m 3:30 AM Bath Bus Station 6:35 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $97
National Express 15h 15m 4:05 PM Bath Bus Station 7:20 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $97
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bath to Edinburgh via Manchester, you can save more than $39? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      18h 15m
      0
      11:20 PM
      Bath
      Bus Station
      7:35 AM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $26
      • Waiting Time 2h 45m
    • FlixBus
      7h 15m
      0
      10:20 AM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      5:35 PM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $27
    Travel time is 5h 10m longer, but you will save $39

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 14h 50m 3:45 AM Bath Bus Station 6:35 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $52
National Express 13h 5m 6:15 PM Bath Bus Station 7:20 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $84
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bath to Edinburgh via Manchester, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      17h 19m
      0
      3:15 PM
      Bath
      Bus Station
      12:30 AM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $15
      • Waiting Time 1h 40m
    • FlixBus
      6h 24m
      0
      2:10 AM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      8:34 AM
      Edinburgh
      Corstorphine Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $26
    Travel time is 4h 14m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 14h 50m 3:45 AM Bath Bus Station 6:35 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $49
National Express 13h 5m 6:15 PM Bath Bus Station 7:20 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $113
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bath to Edinburgh via Manchester, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      17h 19m
      0
      3:15 PM
      Bath
      Bus Station
      12:30 AM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $15
      • Waiting Time 1h 40m
    • FlixBus
      6h 24m
      0
      2:10 AM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      8:34 AM
      Edinburgh
      Corstorphine Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $26
    Travel time is 4h 14m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 14h 50m 3:45 AM Bath Bus Station 6:35 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $44
National Express 13h 5m 6:15 PM Bath Bus Station 7:20 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $113

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bath to Edinburgh is $44 on 7/29/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Bath and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Bath and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily buses from Bath to Edinburgh. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Bath and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 10 buses from Bath to Edinburgh, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Bath and Edinburgh, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bath to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Bath to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bath to Edinburgh starting from $44!

Cheapest Bus $44
Fastest Bus 13h 5m
Earliest Bus 6:15 PM
Latest Bus 6:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes 3 Ø
Distance 317.9 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Bath to Edinburgh

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Bath for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/23/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/19
Monday 07/20
Tuesday 07/21
Wednesday 07/22
Thursday 07/23
$88
Friday 07/24
$92
Saturday 07/25
$92
Sunday 07/26
$92
Monday 07/27
$92
Tuesday 07/28
$52
Wednesday 07/29
$56
Thursday 07/30
$48
Friday 07/31
$92
Saturday 08/01
$92
Sunday 08/02
$48
Monday 08/03
$100
Tuesday 08/04
$48
Wednesday 08/05
$48
Thursday 08/06
$48
Friday 08/07
$52
Saturday 08/08
$92
Sunday 08/09
$57
Monday 08/10
$80
Tuesday 08/11
$48
Wednesday 08/12
$48
Thursday 08/13
$51
Friday 08/14
$56
Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Bath to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bath to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $44, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bath to Edinburgh. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $57.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bath to Edinburgh, with $44. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $72.

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

All bus stations and stops in Bath and Edinburgh

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

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bath to Edinburgh

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

FAQs about the Bath to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Bath Edinburgh bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $44 and takes 14h 50m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $44 and $124. 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 Bath to Edinburgh each day?

Every day, the Bath 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 Bath to Edinburgh take?

The fastest bus from Bath to Edinburgh is offered by National Express and takes 13h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $82. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bath to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Bath starts at 6:15 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 Bath to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Bath for Edinburgh starts at 6:15 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 Bath Edinburgh route?

When traveling by bus from Bath to Edinburgh, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Bath 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 and FlixBus.

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

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

Economy
Economy

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

More bus routes to Bath and to Edinburgh

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