The average bus between London and East Lothian takes 12h 15m and the fastest bus takes 9h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from London to East Lothian. 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 London and East Lothian. The earliest departure is at 11:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:59 PM which arrives into East Lothian at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh, Bus Station and take an average of 12h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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9h 36m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from London to East Lothian? 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 London to East Lothian. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at East Lothian station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
London to East Lothian bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.
London to East Lothian bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between London and East Lothian is 519.6 km. The road distance is 639 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 8h 15m. National Express also services this route 5 times a day.