4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to London City Airport
Cheapest price
$82
Average price
$94
Fastest journey
4 h 58 m
Average duration
4 h 58 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
539 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to London City Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to London City Airport will cost around $94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $82.
Of the 2 trains that leave Edinburgh for London City Airport on Tue, May 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct trains cover the 539 km distance in an average of 4 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 58 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest trains will take 4 h 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:26 AM4h58Edinburgh1:24 PMLondon City Airport$821One-way0 transfers- 7:26 AM4h58Edinburgh12:24 PMLondon City Airport$1061One-way0 transfers
- 8:26 AM4h58Edinburgh1:24 PMLondon City Airport$821One-way0 transfers
- 7:26 AM4h58Edinburgh12:24 PMLondon City Airport$1061One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Edinburgh to London City Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to London City Airport 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 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $115.
Distance: 334 miles (539 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$103 Average price | $184 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $201 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 25m Average total duration 8h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to London City Airport:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to London City Airport costing on average $103 (€83).
A bus is $143 (€115) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to London City Airport costing on average $184 (€149).
Other travel options to London City Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 40m.
Bus takes on average 8h 55m.
The journey is about 1h 48m faster (5h 40m by train vs 7h 28m by car) and roughly $98 (€79) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($103 (€83) vs $201 (€162)). 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.
Live departures
Edinburgh to London City Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to London City Airport trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:26 AM Edinburgh | 4h58 | 12:24 PM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:26 AM Edinburgh | 4h58 | 1:24 PM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to London City Airport
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Trains from Edinburgh to London City Airport run on average 17 times per day, taking around 5h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $63 (€51) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:26, the last at 19:20. The fastest train covers the 334 miles (539 km) distance in 4h 48m.
Distance 334 miles (539 km) |
Average train duration 5h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $63 (€51) |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 4h 48m |
First train 7:26 AM |
Last train 7:20 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast from Edinburgh to London City Airport trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Edinburgh and London City Airport from $27 (€22). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to London City Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to London City Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London City Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to London City Airport
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
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WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
ParkingDiningLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on Slateford Road at Platform 2 stair exit
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