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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 an average ticket price of €47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of €47, while a flight costs an average of €211.
Distance: 534 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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€101 Average Price | €47 Average Price Cheapest | €211 Average Price | €162 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 27m Average total duration 9h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from London to Edinburgh, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G256788:30 PM 4h12 London Kings Cross (KGX) 12:42 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €41 1 One-way 0 changes
Cheapest
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8:30 PM 4h12 London Kings Cross (KGX) 12:42 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €41 1 One-way 0 changes
Fastest
U23042:35 PM 1h15 London Luton Airport 3:50 PM Edinburgh Airport €111 1 One-way 0 changes
Other options
- G25677
5:45 AM 4h12 London Kings Cross (KGX) 9:57 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €62 1 One-way 0 changes - G80198
6:30 AM 4h08 London Kings Cross (KGX) 10:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €67 1 One-way 0 changes - G80273
7:30 PM 4h09 London Kings Cross (KGX) 11:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €91 1 One-way 0 changes
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
8:30 PM 13h39 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station 10:09 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South €43 1 One-way 2 changes - FlixBus
9:55 PM 8h30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 6:25 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station €43 1 One-way 0 changes - FlixBus
9:30 PM 8h55 London, Victoria Coach Station 6:25 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station €43 1 One-way 0 changes
RK 127310:30 PM 1h20 London Stansted Airport 11:50 PM Edinburgh Airport €89 1 One-way 0 changes- RK 9817
12:10 PM 1h20 London Stansted Airport 1:30 PM Edinburgh Airport €99 1 One-way 0 changes - U2312
1:55 PM 1h20 London Stansted Airport 3:15 PM Edinburgh Airport €109 1 One-way 0 changes
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