Bus Bradford to Edinburgh - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Bradford to Edinburgh

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

today

$47

tomorrow

$22

Sunday

$20

Monday

$22

Tuesday

$19

Wednesday

$19

Thursday

$21

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	15h 15m	5:00 PM	Bradford	Interchange	8:15 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square		Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 5:00:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Bradford to Edinburgh via Leeds, you can save more than $-18? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  11h 0m
  
  Bradford
  
  9 mi
  
  11:25 PM
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  10:25 AM
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $65
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 11:25:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
Did you know that if you travel from Bradford to Edinburgh via Leeds, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Aireline
  
  11h 18m
  
  0
  
  10:51 PM
  
  Bradford
  Harrogate Road Holybrook Ave
  
  11:12 PM
  
  Leeds
  Willow Road Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $4
  
  A Bus from Aireline goes from Harrogate Road Holybrook Ave, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 10:51:00 PM to Willow Road Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 11:12:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 21m
- FlixBus
  
  6h 59m
  
  0
  
  3:10 AM
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  10:09 AM
  
  Edinburgh
  Corstorphine Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $29
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 3:10:00 AM to Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:09:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 59m
Travel Time is 3h 57m shorter, and you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	6h 50m	1:15 AM	Bradford	Interchange	8:05 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station		Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 1:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
	National Express	7h 25m	12:45 PM	Bradford	Interchange	8:10 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station		Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 12:45:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 50m	1:15 AM	Bradford	Interchange	8:05 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 1:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	7h 25m	12:45 PM	Bradford	Interchange	8:10 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 12:45:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	7h 35m	1:15 PM	Bradford	Interchange	8:50 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 1:15:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 50m	1:15 AM	Bradford	Interchange	8:05 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 1:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	7h 40m	12:45 PM	Bradford	Interchange	8:25 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 12:45:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
FlixBus	7h 35m	1:15 PM	Bradford	Interchange	8:50 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 1:15:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 50m	1:15 AM	Bradford	Interchange	8:05 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 1:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
FlixBus	7h 35m	1:15 PM	Bradford	Interchange	8:50 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 1:15:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
National Express	7h 40m	12:45 PM	Bradford	Interchange	8:25 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 12:45:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 50m	1:15 AM	Bradford	Interchange	8:05 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 1:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
FlixBus	7h 35m	1:15 PM	Bradford	Interchange	8:50 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 1:15:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
National Express	7h 40m	12:45 PM	Bradford	Interchange	8:25 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 12:45:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	6h 50m	1:15 AM	Bradford	Interchange	8:05 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station		Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 1:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
	National Express	7h 40m	12:45 PM	Bradford	Interchange	8:25 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station		Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 12:45:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bradford to Edinburgh is $19 on 7/28/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Bradford and Edinburgh

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Bradford to Edinburgh. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Bradford and Edinburgh.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 11 buses from Bradford to Edinburgh, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bradford and Edinburgh, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bradford to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Bradford to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bradford to Edinburgh starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus	$19
Fastest Bus	6h 50m
Earliest Bus	5:00 PM
Latest Bus	12:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	159.6 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Bradford to Edinburgh

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave Bradford for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 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

Friday 07/24

$59

Saturday 07/25

$22

Sunday 07/26

$20

Monday 07/27

$22

Tuesday 07/28

$19

Wednesday 07/29

$19

Thursday 07/30

$21

Friday 07/31

$38

Saturday 08/01

$22

Sunday 08/02

$20

Monday 08/03

$22

Tuesday 08/04

$20

Wednesday 08/05

$19

Thursday 08/06

$20

Friday 08/07

$27

Saturday 08/08

$22

Sunday 08/09

$35

Monday 08/10

$22

Tuesday 08/11

$30

Wednesday 08/12

$19

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

$28

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Bradford to Edinburgh

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

With a price starting from $19, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bradford to Edinburgh. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $27.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bradford to Edinburgh, with $19. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $23.

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

All bus stations and stops in Bradford and Edinburgh

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

Interchange

Bridge St

Hall Ings

Keighley Rd Oak Lane

Harrogate Road Holybrook Ave

Apperley Bridge Rail 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

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bradford to Edinburgh

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

FAQs about the Bradford to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Bradford Edinburgh bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 6h 50m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $47. 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 Bradford to Edinburgh each day?

Every day, the Bradford to Edinburgh bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Bradford to Edinburgh is offered by National Express and takes 6h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $22. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bradford to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Bradford starts at 5:00 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 Bradford to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Bradford for Edinburgh starts at 12:45 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 Bradford Edinburgh route?

When traveling by bus from Bradford 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 Bradford and Edinburgh?

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Bradford and to Edinburgh

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