The average bus between Atherton and Edinburgh takes 8h 8m and the fastest bus takes 7h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Atherton 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 3 times a day between Atherton and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 2:51 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Atherton is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Salford Crescent Rail Station and take an average of 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Atherton 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 Atherton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Atherton station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
Atherton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.
Atherton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Princes Street station.
Book your Atherton to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Bee Network, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
The distance between Atherton and Edinburgh is 273.8 km. The road distance is 439 km.
You can take a bus from St John Street to Princes Street via Salford Crescent Rail Station, Victoria Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 14m.