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Travel Information between London and Edinburgh

distanceDistance533 km
modeAvailable travel modesCoach, train or flight
priceTicket price range€22 - €58
cheapestCheapest modeCoach • €22 • 8 h 1 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • €43 • 1 h 15 min
carriersPopular travel companiesMegabus, easyJet or LNER

Travel 533 km by coach, train or flight to Edinburgh from London. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are Megabus, easyJet or LNER among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from London to Edinburgh.

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from London to Edinburgh

How to get from London to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from London to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Megabus
10:30AM8h55
London
07:25PMEdinburgh
361One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Megabus
10:30AM8h55
London
07:25PMEdinburgh
361One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
easyJet
07:15AM1h15
London Luton Airport (LTN)
08:30AMEdinburgh Airport (EDI)
1841One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Avanti West Coast
11:30AM4h48
London Euston (EUS)
04:18PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1071One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West Coast
09:30AM4h50
London Euston (EUS)
02:20PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1561One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West Coast
10:40AM5h38
London Euston (EUS)
04:18PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2011One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
10:00AM9h25
London, Victoria Coach Station
07:25PMEdinburgh
361One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
08:00AM9h35
London
05:35PMEdinburgh
511One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
10:00PM8h40
London
06:40AMEdinburgh
361One-way
0 transfers
Swiss
06:45PM24h20
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
07:05PMEdinburgh Airport (EDI)
1501One-way
1 transfer
Swiss
08:05PM23h00
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
07:05PMEdinburgh Airport (EDI)
2481One-way
1 transfer
Swiss
06:40PM24h25
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
07:05PMEdinburgh Airport (EDI)
2481One-way
1 transfer

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General Information About the Journey from London to Edinburgh

There are a number of options between London and Edinburgh. The distance between the two major cities is 650 kilometres, and as such, flying is often the quickest option, taking an average 1.5 hours. The train usually takes around 5 hours, while the bus can take between 8 and 11 hours. Some overnight bus and train sleeper services are also available.

Buses from London to Edinburgh

Megabus and National Express are the main bus providers of this route. Megabus offers a low-cost service from Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh Bus Station. Daily services leave in the morning, afternoon and evening. Afternoon services arrive in the early hours of the following morning at North St. David Street, due to Edinburgh Bus Station being closed between 1:00 a.m. and 4:45 a.m. Services that depart London in the evening will arrive the following morning in Edinburgh. National Express also offers services from Victoria Coach Station as well as the option of overnight travel, leaving Victoria late at night and arriving in Edinburgh the following morning. Both companies offer between two and six services per day, with journeys taking between 8 and 11 hours.

Trains from London to Edinburgh

Virgin Trains East Coast operate between 2-3 services per hour from London Euston and London Kings Cross stations. The journeys take between 4-5 hours and can be either direct or with one change. The Caledonian Sleeper train leaves Euston every evening after 11:00 p.m., excluding Saturdays, and takes approximately seven and a half hours to reach Edinburgh, travelling overnight.

Flights from London to Edinburgh

A number of airlines offer flights from London to Edinburgh Airport, including Ryanair, easyJet, British Airways, FlyBE and Virgin Little Red. There are roughly 50 daily direct flights taking between 1-1.5 hours. Flights depart from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Stansted, London Luton and London City airports.

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Lufthansa, Ryanair and National Express will get you from London to Edinburgh at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Grand Central Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the North East of England, Yorkshire and the East Midlands. Grand Central Trains offers a range of services, including express, semi-fast and stopping services. Express services run between London and the North East, Yorkshire and the East Midlands, with journey times of up to three hours. Semi-fast services run between London and the North East, Yorkshire and the East Midlands, with journey times of up to four hours. Stopping services run between London and the North East, Yorkshire and the East Midlands, with journey times of up to five hours. Grand Central Trains offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Standard tickets are the most economical option, while First Class tickets offer more comfort and space. Advance tickets are available for purchase up to 12 weeks in advance and offer the best value for money. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Grand Central Trains are London to Bradford, London to Sunderland, London to York and London to Wakefield.

    National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance travel provider operating over 550 travel per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates travel services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express travel have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most travel come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your travel between London and Edinburgh, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

      Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly to Edinburgh from London and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.

        FAQs: Travel from London to Edinburgh

        FAQs: Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Edinburgh.
        FAQs

        There are 3 ways to get from London to Edinburgh: coach, train or flight.

        The cheapest way to go to Edinburgh from London is by taking a coach, which costs on average €22.

        This is compared to other ways of getting from London to Edinburgh:

        Taking a coach costs €21 less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of €43.

        Taking a coach costs €37 less than taking a train, which costs on average €58 for the same trip.

        The quickest way to travel from London to Edinburgh is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

        Coach takes 8 h 1 min on average.

        Getting to Edinburgh by train takes 4 h 11 min on average.

        Edinburgh is approximately 533 km away from London.

        The average frequency per day from London to Edinburgh is:

        • Around 5 coaches per day.
        • 14 trains per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from London to Edinburgh as scheduled services by coach, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from London to Edinburgh:

        • Most travellers who purchase a coach ticket from London to Edinburgh depart from London, Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station.
        • Most travellers take a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
        • Most travellers catch their train from London Euston and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.

        The following travel companies offer services from London to Edinburgh:

        • Megabus, National Express or FlixBus can get you to Edinburgh by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with Megabus from London to Edinburgh for €27 on Omio.
        • EasyJet, British Airways, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), BAR Aviation, Aer Lingus or Lufthansa can get you to Edinburgh by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with easyJet from London to Edinburgh for €60 on Omio.
        • LNER, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry or Grand Central Trains can get you to Edinburgh by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Lumo from London to Edinburgh for €58 on Omio.

        Yes, there are direct routes from London to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:

        • You'll find 4 direct coaches a day to Edinburgh with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus.
        • You can find 14 direct trains per day to Edinburgh with LNER, Avanti West Coast or Caledonian Sleeper.

        Direct services to Edinburgh tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

        Looking to extend your trip from London to Edinburgh? Many Omio customers who go from London to Edinburgh usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester or Aberdeen. If you're looking to explore Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester or Aberdeen from Edinburgh, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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