All of Scotland’s major towns and cities are served by short and long-distance bus services. Long-distance buses are known in Britain as coaches and are a popular way to travel across the country.
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How long is a coach to Scotland?
Coach from London to Edinburgh
| London to Edinburgh journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 9 hrs 10 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £14.90 * |
| Distance (approx) | 675km |
| No. of stops | 3 (other services use further stops) |
How do you pay for buses in Scotland?
Depending on the operator, tickets can be loaded onto your chosen ITSO smartcard at ticket offices, ticket vending machines, on board or in advance online and can be paid for with cash, card or contactless. There are many ITSO smartcard options available to you.
How many coach companies are there in Scotland?
Bus and coach services in Scotland
Over 200 companies operate local bus and express coach services in Scotland. Find details of your local bus operators, their routes and service numbers by using our Journey Planner or Timetable Finder.
How do you use the bus in Scotland?
If you’re planning a visit to a Scottish town or city, you can book your train ticket and a day pass for local buses in one go by adding PlusBus to your train ticket via the ScotRail webshop. The PlusBus ticket allows you to use local public buses on the day of your train journey.
How long does it take to get to Edinburgh by coach?
Lengths of the journey in full average about 11 hours however it can take as little as 9 hours and 30 minutes.
Can you get a sleeper train to Scotland?
Caledonian Sleeper is a gateway to a world of possibilities with our overnight rail service bringing you the flavours of Scotland and comfort travelling between London and Scotland.
How much is the bus fare in Scotland?
Single Tickets
| Adult | Young Person Concession with eligible Young Scot card | |
|---|---|---|
| travel in 1 zone | £1.80 | £1.20 |
| travel in 2 zones | £2.80 | £1.85 |
| travel in 3 zones | £3.80 | £2.50 |
| travel in 4 zones | £4.80 | £3.20 |
Do Scottish buses take cash?
Good old fashioned cash is still accepted on board too. Our drivers all give change so you don’t have to worry about breaking that note before your bus arrives. Pop to your local travel shop!
Who is entitled to free bus passes in Scotland?
Eligibility. If you are 5-21 years old and live in Scotland you are eligible for free bus travel. All children and young people aged 5-21 will need to apply for a new or replacement National Entitlement Card (NEC) or Young Scot National Entitlement Card (Young Scot NEC) to access free bus travel.
Can I use my bus pass on National Express in Scotland?
Where you can use your bus pass. Your National Entitlement Card is your bus pass. It gives you the same rights as a full-fare paying passenger. You can use it to travel in Scotland on almost all local and long-distance bus services.
Who runs buses in Scotland?
Four main operators, First, Stagecoach, Lothian Buses and National Express, and a number of independent operators, run local bus services in Scotland between the main cities, towns and villages.
How late do buses run in Scotland?
Timetable. The day buses run from 6 am until midnight.
Is it easy to get around Scotland without a car?
It’s surprisingly easy – and cheap – to travel around Scotland without a car thanks to the rail network operated by ScotRail and the inter-city bus services run by Citylink and Megabus.
How do you travel around Scotland?
Getting around Scotland
- Bus & coach. You can take the coach or bus between all of Scotland’s major towns and cities.
- Car. Having your own wheels means you can enjoy the trip at your own pace and stop whenever you fancy.
- Train. Hop on board a train, sit back and enjoy your journey to some incredible destinations.
- Air.
How do you get to Scottish highlands without a car?
The fastest way to get around Scotland without a car is certainly by train. Scotland has an excellent rail service which spreads across a large amount of the country and delivers a very quick and direct service – often getting travellers to their destination even faster than by car.
Is it cheaper to fly or train from London to Edinburgh?
How to Travel from London to Edinburgh by Train, Bus, Car, and Plane
| Time | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Train | 4 hours, 20 minutes | from $33 |
| Bus | 10 hours, 55 minutes | from $20 |
| Plane | 1 hour, 20 minutes | from $30 |
| Car | 7 hours | 400 miles (644 kilometers) |
Can you do a day trip from London to Edinburgh?
Did you know you can visit Edinburgh in a day – from London? Let me be clear: it’s not easy – it’s a long day with lots of travel to take a day trip to Edinburgh from London. But if you time it right, you can absolutely visit the Scottish capital on a day trip from the English capital.
How far is Scotland from London by train?
Catching a train will take you between four and six hours to get from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh Waverley. The fastest services travel up the east coast. From Edinburgh you can travel further north with ease. You can also catch an overnight sleeper train from London to Scotland which takes around eight hours.
What is the 7pm rule?
Here’s how the 7pm rule works
If your overnight train is leaving after 7pm then you can put in the following day’s date on your rail pass and use one rather than two days of travel for the overnight trip.
Do you need a passport to travel from England to Scotland?
No, you do not, as England and Scotland are both part of the United Kingdom, so this counts as domestic travel, for which a passport is not required.