Distance | 330 miles (533 km) |
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Available travel modes | Bus, train or flight |
Ticket price range | $25 - $68 |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $25 (€22) • 8 h 1 min |
Fastest mode | Flight • $50 (€43) • 1 h 15 min |
Popular travel companies | Megabus, easyJet or LNER |
Travel 330 miles (533 km) by bus, train or flight from London to Edinburgh. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Megabus, easyJet or LNER among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from London to Edinburgh.
How to get from London to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from London to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
There are a number of options for those traveling from London to Edinburgh in the United Kingdom. Edinburgh and London are 534 km apart. Edinburgh also uses the Pound Sterling (£) as its currency. Travelers from London to Edinburgh stay in the same time zone (UTC±00:00). As this trip from London to Edinburgh stays in the United Kingdom, no additional visa is required.
Trains from London to Edinburgh | Buses from London to Edinburgh | Flights from London to Edinburgh
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
|
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Bus |
$28 |
9:30 h |
1 Week Before |
Train |
$75 |
4:17 h |
1 Week Before |
Flight |
$54 |
1:10 h |
1 Month Before |
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from London to Edinburgh with next-day bus tickets starting from $31. National Express buses that travel from London to Edinburgh depart from Victoria station in central London. There are 4 direct buses per day from Monday to Friday and 3 on weekends. Buses depart in the morning and late at night with an additional evening bus departing during the week. Buses arrive at Edinburgh Bus Station in the city center and a typical journey takes between 9.5-10 hours. A Megabus service is also available with changes en route.
The fastest way to travel from London to Edinburgh is by taking a flight. A London to Edinburgh flight usually requires only 1:15 of flight time; however, when transport to and from the London and Edinburgh airports are taken into consideration, the journey will take approximately 3:30 hours. Flights traveling from London to Edinburgh depart from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, London City and Luton Airports. Airlines traveling from London to Edinburgh include EasyJet, Ryanair, British Airways and Flybe with flights departing throughout the day. All flights land at Edinburgh Airport. Regular shuttle buses and trams traveling to the city center are available at Edinburgh airport.
Most travelers from London to Edinburgh who book with Omio choose to travel by train. Trains traveling from London to Edinburgh depart every day. During the week, Virgin East Coast trains depart approximately every 30 minutes from early morning until evening. All trains leave from Kings Cross Station and take between 4 to 5 hours to reach Edinburgh. There is an overnight sleeper train every night of the week except Saturday. ScotRail's Caledonian Sleeper takes about 7 hours to reach Edinburgh and departs from London's Euston station.
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LNER is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local services. Its most popular routes include London to Edinburgh, London to Leeds, and London to York. LNER offers a variety of train types, including the Azuma, InterCity 225, and HST. The Azuma is a modern, high-speed train that offers comfortable seating and onboard Wi-Fi. The InterCity 225 is a classic train that offers a more traditional experience. The HST is a high-speed train that offers a smooth ride and plenty of legroom. LNER offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak. Advance tickets are the cheapest option and must be booked in advance. Anytime tickets are more expensive but can be used at any time. Off-Peak tickets are the most affordable option for travelling during off-peak times. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. LNER also offers a range of discounts and special offers, making it an affordable and convenient way to travel.
London to Edinburgh travel information with London North Eastern Railway:
Lumo are an open access operator launched in 2021 owned by FirstGroup providing train travel from London to Scotland and the North-East of England. It runs between London and Edinburgh along the East Coast Main Line. Lumo trains offer 100% electric travel along with amenities like comforable seating, free WiFi & their LumoEats at-seat catering in their single Standard Class. Lumo offered two ticket types their advance tickets LumoFixed which are only valid on the date and train booked but are exchangeable prior to departure and their Anytime tickets which can be used on any Lumo train on the date of your ticket.
There are 3 travel options from London to Edinburgh: bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Edinburgh from London is by taking a bus, which costs on average $25 (€22).
This is compared to other ways of getting from London to Edinburgh:
Taking a bus costs $25 (€21) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $50 (€43) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $43 (€37) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $68 (€58).
The fastest way from London to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 15 min.
There are alternative travel options to Edinburgh that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 8 h 1 min of travel time.
Train takes 4 h 11 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 330 miles (533 km) between London and Edinburgh.
The average frequency per day from London to Edinburgh is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Edinburgh from London as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from London to Edinburgh:
The following travel companies offer services from London to Edinburgh:
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Edinburgh as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Edinburgh from London.
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