- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$125
Average price
$131
Fastest journey
4 h 42 m
Average duration
4 h 48 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
538 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Airport to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Airport to London will cost around $131 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $125.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh Airport to London without transferring at least once.
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W69662Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Airport to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 334 miles (538 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$117 Average price | $60 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $172 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 49m Average total duration 9h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh Airport to London:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to London costing on average $60 (€49).
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh Airport to London costing on average $117 (€95).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 38m.
Bus takes on average 9h 19m.
The journey is about 2h 44m faster (4h 38m by train vs 7h 22m by car) and roughly $55 (€45) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($117 (€95) vs $172 (€141)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Airport to London trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C15211+ G80048 | On time 9:12 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 4h59 | 2:11 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C15081+ G80048 | On time 9:16 AM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 4h55 | 2:11 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Edinburgh Airport to London run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $59 (€49) but you can travel from only $25 (€21) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 07:01, the last at 13:46. The fastest train covers the 334 miles (538 km) distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 334 miles (538 km) |
Average train duration 4h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $59 (€49) |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 4h 35m |
First train 7:01 AM |
Last train 1:46 PM |
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World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
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Leading modern and contemporary art gallery in a former power station on the Thames. Popular for its collection and river views.
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Lively district known for historic piazza spaces, street performers, boutique shopping, and easy access to theatres and museums.
Riverside walking area with major views of the Thames, bridges, landmarks, and a busy cultural atmosphere.
One of London's great royal parks, ideal for walking, boating, open green space, and access to Kensington Gardens.
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