The average bus between Edinburgh and Bourton-on-the-Water takes 17h 53m and the fastest bus takes 13h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Bourton-on-the-Water. 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 Edinburgh and Bourton-on-the-Water. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Bourton-on-the-Water at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and take an average of 17h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Bourton-on-the-Water? 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 Edinburgh to Bourton-on-the-Water. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Bourton-on-the-Water station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 53m.
Edinburgh to Bourton-on-the-Water bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Bourton-on-the-Water bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Arle Court Transport Hub station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Bourton-on-the-Water is 462 km. The road distance is 612 km.
You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Rectory Lane via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Birmingham Coach Station, Arle Court Transport Hub, Promenade, and Royal Well Bus Station in around 12h 1m.