The average bus between Gainsborough and Edinburgh takes 11h 37m and the fastest bus takes 9h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gainsborough 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 Gainsborough and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 4:01 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1 and take an average of 11h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Gainsborough 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 Gainsborough to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
Gainsborough to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, depart from King Street station.
Gainsborough to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Gainsborough and Edinburgh is 325.5 km. The road distance is 458 km.
You can take a bus from King Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 8h 32m.