598 London - Edinburgh
Operated by National Express. First bus 04:35, last bus 22:00. 3 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Night bus — overnight departures 22:00–06:45. Every night. Nights are the night you set out on, so a 01:30 bus on Saturday morning counts as Friday. All night buses.
Wanted a different 598? 3 other bus routes are numbered 598 elsewhere in the UK — see every 598 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 04:35 to Sunderland - Edinburgh | 22:00 to Belgravia, Victoria - Edinburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | · | 22:00 |
| Golders Green Station (Stop GE) | · | 22:35 |
| Milton Keynes Coachway (Bay 4) | · | 23:35 |
| Northbound service area | · | 02:00 |
| Bus Station Stand Z | · | 03:55 |
| Interchange (Stand W) | 04:35 | 04:35 |
| Newcastle Coach Station (S-Bound) | 05:05 | 05:05 |
| Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14) | 07:40 | 07:40 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off and where it finishes — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on — they come from the operator’s own published calendar. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Edinburgh: 2 journeys, first 04:35 towards Victoria: 1 journey, first 00:20
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 towards Edinburgh: 1 journey, first 04:35
- Boxing Day — Saturday, 26 December 2026 towards Edinburgh: 1 journey, first 22:00 towards Victoria: 1 journey, first 21:45
Route map
All stops on route 598
598 towards Edinburgh
All 8 stops
- Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) Belgravia
- Golders Green Station (Stop GE) Golders Green
- Milton Keynes Coachway (Bay 4) Brook Furlong
- Northbound service area
- Bus Station Stand Z Middlesbrough
- Interchange (Stand W) Sunderland
- Newcastle Coach Station (S-Bound) Newcastle upon Tyne
- Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14) Edinburgh
598 towards Victoria
All 9 stops
- Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14) Edinburgh
- Newcastle Coach Station (S-Bound) Newcastle upon Tyne
- Interchange (Stand W) Sunderland
- Bus Station Stand Z Middlesbrough
- Southbound service area
- Milton Keynes Coachway (Bay 4) Brook Furlong
- Golders Green Station (Stop GE) Golders Green
- Marble Arch (Stop RH) Marble Arch
- London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals (westbound) Victoria
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 598 coach?
The first 598 departure on weekdays leaves at 04:35 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 598 coach?
The last 598 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 598 coach cost?
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.
Who runs the 598 coach?
The 598 is operated by National Express.
Timetable data from National Express via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). National Express last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 12 August 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.