The average train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 40m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 at 10:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Gateway and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station and arriving at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at King's Cross station.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 533.3 km. The road distance is 668 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 8m.