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from London to Edinburgh

You can get from London to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.

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To get from London to Edinburgh on Sep 18 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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$181One-way

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$341One-way

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$191One-way

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Fri
Sep 17

$117

$17

$193

Sat
Sep 18

$122

$16

$163

Sun
Sep 19

$96

$16

$107

Mon
Sep 20

$143

$16

$94

Tue
Sep 21

$117

$17

$73

Wed
Sep 22

$117

$17

$104

Thu
Sep 23

$117

$16

$95

Fri
Sep 24

$117

$16

$88

Sat
Sep 25

$107

$16

$98

Sun
Sep 26

$62

$16

$98

Mon
Sep 27

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$16

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Tue
Sep 28

$117

$17

$50

Wed
Sep 29

$117

$17

$111

Thu
Sep 30

$117

$16

$59

Fri
Oct 1

$96

$16

$67

Sat
Oct 2

$77

$16

$86

Sun
Oct 3

$96

$16

$60

Mon
Oct 4

$96

$16

$47

Tue
Oct 5

$82

$17

$47

Wed
Oct 6

$75

$17

$47

Thu
Oct 7

$89

$16

$47

Travel Information from London to Edinburgh

	Distance	330 miles (533 km)
	Available travel modes	Flight, bus or train
	Ticket price range	$16 - $118
	Cheapest mode	Bus • $16 (€13) • 8 h 55 min
	Fastest mode	Flight • $90 (€72) • 1 h 15 min
	Popular travel companies	easyJet, Megabus or London North Eastern Railway

Travel 330 miles (533 km) by flight, bus or train to Edinburgh from London. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 15 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $16 (€13). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are easyJet, Megabus or London North Eastern Railway among others. Travelers can even take a direct flight, bus or train from London to Edinburgh.

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How to Travel from London to Edinburgh

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.

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London to Edinburgh Travel Comparison

	Average Price	Travel Time	Cheapest Time to Book
Bus	$28	9:30 h	1 Week Before
Train	$75	4:17 h	1 Week Before
Flight	$54	1:10 h	1 Month Before

What is the best way to travel from London to Edinburgh?

Cheapest way to travel from London to Edinburgh

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.

Fastest way to travel from London to Edinburgh

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 popular way to travel from London to Edinburgh

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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The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from London to Edinburgh, 71,64% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from London to Edinburgh and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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Travel from London to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Edinburgh.

How do I reach Edinburgh from London?

There are 3 ways to get from London to Edinburgh: flight, bus or train.

How do I get from London to Edinburgh the cheapest way?

The cheapest way to go to Edinburgh from London is by taking a bus, which costs on average $16 (€13).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Edinburgh:

Taking a bus is usually $74 (€59) less than taking a flight to Edinburgh, which costs on average $90 (€72) for the same trip.

A bus is $102 (€81) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from London to Edinburgh costing on average $118 (€94).

What is the fastest way to travel between London and Edinburgh?

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 can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Edinburgh by bus can take on average 8 h 55 min.

In comparison, getting to Edinburgh by train can take on average 4 h 20 min.

How far is Edinburgh from London?

Edinburgh is approximately 330 miles (533 km) away from London.

How many services a day are there from London to Edinburgh?

The average frequency per day from London to Edinburgh is:

16 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from London to Edinburgh as scheduled services by flight, bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

Where do I depart from London? Where do I arrive in Edinburgh?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from London to Edinburgh:

Most travelers board their plane from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
Most travelers take a bus from London, Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh, Elder Street.
Most travelers take a train from London Victoria to Edinburgh Waverley.

Which travel companies can help me find a way to get from London to Edinburgh?

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

Travel with easyJet for flights to Edinburgh. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for easyJet London to Edinburgh tickets on Omio for $90 (€72).
Megabus can take you to Edinburgh by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Megabus from London to Edinburgh for $16 (€13).
London North Eastern Railway can take you to Edinburgh by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for London North Eastern Railway from London to Edinburgh for $118 (€94).

Is there a way to travel directly from London to Edinburgh?

Yes, there are direct services available from London to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:

You can take a direct train with Avanti West Coast or London North Eastern Railway with 16 direct trains per day.

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 between London and Edinburgh.

What other popular destinations should I add to my itinerary for my trip from London to Edinburgh?

Looking to extend your trip from London to Edinburgh? Many Omio customers who go from London to Edinburgh usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Glasgow, Manchester or Newcastle upon Tyne. If you're looking to explore Glasgow, Manchester or Newcastle upon Tyne from Edinburgh, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

When should I buy a ticket from London to Edinburgh online to score the best deals?

Before traveling from London to Edinburgh, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

A plane ticket for this journey is costing $90 (€72) one way on average.
A bus ticket for this journey costs on average $16 (€13) one way.
A train ticket for this journey is costing $118 (€94) one way on average.

But we recommend booking London to Edinburgh tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.

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