The average bus between Essex and Edinburgh takes 12h 10m and the fastest bus takes 11h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Essex 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 Essex and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 8:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Interchange and take an average of 12h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Essex 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 Essex to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Finchley Road Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
Essex to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Essex to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Essex and Edinburgh is 520.5 km. The road distance is 687 km.
You can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 10h 54m.