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Trip Overview

The average bus between North West and Edinburgh takes 8h 26m and the fastest bus takes 6h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from North West 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.

8h 26m
Duration
249 mi
Distance
£48
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

North West to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run twice daily between North West and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 3:22 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from North West is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 8h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireNational ExpressFlixBus9h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireFlixBusFlixBus7h 22m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireNational ExpressFlixBus9h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireFlixBusFlixBus7h 22m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireNational ExpressFlixBus9h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireFlixBusFlixBus7h 22m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireNational ExpressFlixBus9h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireFlixBusFlixBus7h 22m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireNational ExpressFlixBus9h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireFlixBusFlixBus6h 59m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireNational ExpressFlixBus9h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireFlixBusFlixBus7h 24m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from North West 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.

Map of how to get from North West to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 248.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between North West, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Scant Row to Princes Street via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 45m.

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