The average bus between Alton and Edinburgh takes 12h 54m and the fastest bus takes 12h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Alton to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Alton and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:41 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Alton is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Guildford station and take an average of 12h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Alton to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Alton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Alton station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.
Alton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, depart from Guildford station.
Alton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Alton and Edinburgh is 553.8 km. The road distance is 724 km.
You can take a bus from Drayman's Way to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Guildford station, Heathrow Terminal 2, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 12h 57m.