How to travel from Luton to Edinburgh

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Luton to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Luton to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $68.

Distance: 303 miles (488 km)

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Flight
Bus
Train
Driving

$79

Average price

$56

Average price

Cheapest

$150

Average price

$171

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 23m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 23m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

10h 13m

Average total duration

9h 43m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 49m

Average total duration

5h 19m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

6h 45m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

1.5 - 2.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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easyJet

Most popular airline

National Express

Most popular bus company

London North Eastern Railway

Most popular train company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Edinburgh is a bus with an average price of $56 (€45).

This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Edinburgh:

A bus is $23 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Edinburgh costing on average $79 (€64).

A bus is $94 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Edinburgh costing on average $150 (€121).

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 23m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 19m.

Bus takes on average 9h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Luton and Edinburgh including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Luton to Edinburgh among Omio's users.

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from Luton to Edinburgh

How to get from Luton to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Luton to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX737 · NX591
    8:55 AM9h40
    Luton, Station Interchange
    6:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
    $471One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX737 · NX591
    8:55 AM9h40
    Luton, Station Interchange
    6:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
    $471One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • easyJetU2314
    9:35 PM1h15
    London Stansted Airport
    10:50 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $1071One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • London North Eastern RailwayG80224+East Midlands RailwayC04222
    9:56 AM5h38
    Luton station (LUT)
    3:34 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    $1421One-way
    1 transfer
  • London North Eastern RailwayG80273+East Midlands RailwayC04268
    6:26 PM5h13
    Luton station (LUT)
    11:39 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    $1481One-way
    1 transfer
  • London North Eastern RailwayG80237+East Midlands RailwayC04238
    12:25 PM5h13
    Luton station (LUT)
    5:38 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    $1481One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX737 · NX591
    8:45 AM9h50
    Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
    6:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
    $521One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX707 · NX598
    9:40 PM10h00
    Luton, Station Interchange
    7:40 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
    $551One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX707 · NX598
    10:00 PM9h40
    Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
    7:40 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
    $571One-way
    1 transfer
  • easyJetU2829
    6:10 AM1h30
    London Gatwick Airport
    7:40 AMEdinburgh Airport
    $911One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU2312
    5:15 PM1h20
    London Stansted Airport
    6:35 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $951One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU2304
    8:55 PM1h15
    London Luton Airport
    10:10 PMEdinburgh Airport
    $1111One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Luton 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 Luton to Edinburgh.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Luton and Edinburgh including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Edinburgh is a bus with an average price of $56 (€45).

This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Edinburgh:

A bus is $23 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Edinburgh costing on average $79 (€64).

A bus is $94 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Edinburgh costing on average $150 (€121).

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 23m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 19m.

Bus takes on average 9h 43m.

The distance from Luton to Edinburgh is approximately 303 miles (488 km).
The average frequency per day from Luton to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 36 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Edinburgh as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Luton to Edinburgh:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
  • Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Luton to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with easyJet, British Airways to go to Edinburgh by flight.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains to go to Edinburgh by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Luton to Edinburgh:
  • 24 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Luton to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.
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