The cheapest and fastest buses from Paris to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
$136
Average price
$188
Fastest journey
20 h
Average duration
22 h 9 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
874 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Edinburgh will cost around $188 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $136.
It's difficult to get from Paris to Edinburgh without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:45AM23h59Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)11:44PMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South$1361One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:45AM22h00Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)09:45PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$1481One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus01:15PM24h03Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)12:18PMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)$1611One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus01:15PM24h09Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)12:24PMEdinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)$1611One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus01:15PM20h00Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)08:15AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$1611One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus01:15PM20h00Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)08:15AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$1611One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus08:45PM21h50Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)05:35PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$2071One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:45AM22h00Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)09:45PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$1481One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus01:15PM23h26Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)11:41AMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South$1701One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:15PM23h30Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)09:45PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$1621One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Paris to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, and a train costs an average of $615.
Distance: 543 miles (874 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$116 Average price Cheapest | $227 Average price | $619 Average price |
19h 11m Average total duration 18h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.6 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Paris to Edinburgh Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $333 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 28h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 27h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 25h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 24h25 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:21AM | Duration 26h36 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:44AM | Duration 25h44 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 28h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 26h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 07:37PM | Duration 23h52 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:48PM | Duration 25h48 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $180 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 09:18PM | Duration 24h03 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $209 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $127 |
Live departures
Paris to Edinburgh bus times
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Edinburgh buses for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 24h03 | 11:18 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 23h26 | 10:41 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 24h09 | 11:24 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 20h00 | 7:15 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 28h30 | 4:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 25h58 | 8:43 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 21h50 | 4:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 26h03 | 8:48 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 23h52 | 6:37 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 25h18 | 10:33 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 25h26 | 10:41 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 23h30 | 8:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 25h31 | 10:46 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 22h00 | 8:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 23h59 | 10:44 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 28h00 | 5:25 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 26h18 | 8:03 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 26h36 | 8:21 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 26h44 | 8:29 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 26h30 | 8:15 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 25h00 | 6:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Paris to Edinburgh
Buses from Paris to Edinburgh run on average 15 times per day, taking around 18h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $61 (€49) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 543 miles (874 km) distance in 20h 35m.
Distance 543 miles (874 km) |
Average bus duration 18h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $61 (€49) |
Buses per day 15 |
Fastest bus 20h 35m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Paris to EdinburghYou can travel by bus between Paris to Edinburgh with FlixBus for as low as $23 (€19). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Paris to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Edinburgh by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Edinburgh Castle, a historic fortress offering panoramic views of the city and housing the Crown Jewels
- Arthur's Seat, an ancient volcano providing hiking trails and a vantage point over Edinburgh
- The Royal Mile, a historic street connecting Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, lined with shops and landmarks
- Holyrood Palace, the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, featuring beautiful gardens and historic architecture
- The National Museum of Scotland, a museum showcasing Scottish history, culture, and natural history through diverse exhibits.
- Explore the vibrant atmosphere of Grassmarket, a historic marketplace with pubs, shops, and street performances
- Enjoy a ghost tour through the haunted streets and underground vaults of Edinburgh
- Attend a performance at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, known for its diverse range of shows
- Visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, offering beautiful landscapes and plant collections
- Discover the hidden gems and local art at the Stockbridge Market.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Paris to Edinburgh
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Bercy (in the station)
- Le Train Bleu (0.5 km)
- Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 24, 87 Metro: 6, 14 Train: RER A, RER D
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Porte Maillot (in the station)
- Le Relais de Venise (0.2 km)
- Chez Georges (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 73, 82, 244 Metro: 1 RER: C
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Sandwich Shop (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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