The average bus between Saffron Walden and Edinburgh takes 11h 55m and the fastest bus takes 11h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Saffron Walden 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 Saffron Walden and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 8:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saffron Walden is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 11h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Saffron Walden 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 Saffron Walden to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Saffron Walden station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Finchley Road Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
Saffron Walden to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Saffron Walden to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Saffron Walden and Edinburgh is 491.2 km. The road distance is 681 km.
You can take a bus from High Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 10h 26m.