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Compare train, coach and flight for London to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 25S$. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 25S$, and a flight costs an average of 21S$.
Distance: 534 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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102S$ Average Price | 49S$ Average Price Cheapest | 113S$ Average Price |
5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Edinburgh from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Edinburgh is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:25 AM7h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)8:15 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station47 S$1One-way0 changes
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FlixBus12:25 AM7h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)8:15 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station47 S$1One-way0 changes
Fastest
BA87148:00 PM1h10London City Airport9:10 PMEdinburgh Airport355 S$1One-way0 changes
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G256788:30 PM4h12London Kings Cross (KGX)12:42 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)59 S$1One-way0 changes
G802748:03 PM4h35London Kings Cross (KGX)12:38 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)69 S$1One-way0 changes
G256775:45 AM4h12London Kings Cross (KGX)9:57 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)80 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:00 AM9h35London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)5:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station49 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:30 AM10h05London, Victoria Coach Station5:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station49 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus12:25 AM11h16London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:41 AMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South50 S$1One-way1 change
U23088:00 AM1h20London Stansted Airport9:20 AMEdinburgh Airport84 S$1One-way0 changes
RK 5968:10 AM1h20London Stansted Airport9:30 AMEdinburgh Airport89 S$1One-way0 changes
U23027:55 AM1h20London Luton Airport9:15 AMEdinburgh Airport91 S$1One-way0 changes
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