Paris to Edinburgh by bus + train

This route from Paris to Edinburgh is not by bus the whole way: by bus, train it takes about 32h 29m in total, run by FlixBus, TransPennine Express. A quicker option we found is flight, at 1h 40m.

A closer look at the Bus journey

What follows describes one observed route. It does not mean this is the fastest option on the line.

Observed fare
€129

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Total journey
32h 29m
Change
4 transfers
Operator
FlixBus, TransPennine Express

The journey, step by step

  1. 1
    Paris to Amsterdam SchipholFlixBus6h 55m

    The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.

    Change at Amsterdam Schiphol
  2. 2
    Amsterdam Schiphol to Amsterdam SloterdijkFlixBus15m

    The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.

    Change at Amsterdam Sloterdijk
  3. 3
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk to London Victoria CoachFlixBus11h 40m

    The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.

    Change at London Victoria Coach
  4. 4
    London Victoria Coach to ManchesterFlixBus4h 10m

    The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.

    Change at Manchester
  5. 5
    Manchester to EdinburghTransPennine Express3h 30m

    The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.

Total journey time32h 29m

Before you travel

Where does the bus leave from?

This record does not name the departure and arrival stops. Confirm them with the ticket provider for your service.

Seats and the service

Seat selection, breaks and the exact timetable vary by operator. Traffic and road conditions can change the journey time.

Baggage and ticket conditions

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Accessibility

Accessibility services and facilities are not in this record. Contact the operator before travelling for current information.

Other ways to travel

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Ticket prices on this route

What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.

  • Bus· 19h€95Book
  • Train· 7h 30m€208Book

Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9

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Paris to Edinburgh by bus: common questions

How long does Paris to Edinburgh take by bus?

The bus does not cover the whole route: bus + train together take about 32h 29m, 4 transfers.

How much is a bus ticket from Paris to Edinburgh?

The best price in our latest check was €129. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.

Who runs the bus from Paris to Edinburgh?

FlixBus, TransPennine Express. You buy the ticket directly from them.

Is the bus or the flight better?

The flight is faster at 1h 40m. It is cheaper too, at €19.

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