Bus from Edinburgh to Heathrow Airport

2 direct routes · about 540 min · first and last bus 21:25 (weekdays); night service UKXN10 runs at 22:40.

Next buses to Heathrow Airport as of 12:28

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Edinburgh, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
UKXN10 FlixBus ~540 min 1 Sat 1 · Sun 1 22:40 22:40 Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14) Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) Victoria
594 National Express ~540 min 1 Sat 1 · Sun 1 21:25 21:25 Bus Station (Gate J-Stance 16) Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) Glasgow & Knutsford

Times are for the first boarding point in Edinburgh on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.

The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 594 bus timetable.

This journey is by long-distance coach — the £3 England bus fare cap doesn't apply and local bus passes aren't valid. Fares are set by the operator and rise closer to departure, so book ahead.

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Edinburgh to Heathrow Airport?

2 routes run directly from Edinburgh to Heathrow Airport: the UKXN10 (FlixBus), the 594 (National Express). The most frequent is the UKXN10, once each weekday — board at Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14) and get off at Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17), about 540 minutes.

How long does the bus take from Edinburgh to Heathrow Airport?

Around 540 minutes on the UKXN10, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Victoria on the way.

What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh to Heathrow Airport?

On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 21:25 — and night service UKXN10 runs at 22:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from Edinburgh to Heathrow Airport?

This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.

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