What is the cheapest way to get from East Lothian to London?

The cheapest way to get from East Lothian to London is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Lothian to London?

The fastest way to get from East Lothian to London is to bus and fly which takes 4h 23m and costs £85 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between East Lothian and London?

No, there is no direct bus from East Lothian to London. However, there are services departing from Slateford Farm RE and arriving at London Victoria via High Street and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

Is there a direct train between East Lothian and London?

No, there is no direct train from East Lothian to London. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at King's Cross via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from East Lothian to London?

The distance between East Lothian and London is 414 miles. The road distance is 366 miles.

How do I travel from East Lothian to London without a car?

The best way to get from East Lothian to London without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £130 - £190.

How long does it take to get from East Lothian to London?

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from East Lothian to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Lothian to London bus from?

East Lothian to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the East Lothian to London train from?

East Lothian to London train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from East Lothian to London?

The best way to get from East Lothian to London is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £130 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 27m.

Where does the East Lothian to London bus arrive?

East Lothian to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the East Lothian to London train arrive?

East Lothian to London train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from East Lothian to London?

Yes, the driving distance between East Lothian to London is 366 miles. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from East Lothian to London.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 21242+ hotels available in London.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 32m
£135–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
9h 27m
£45–77
Drive 363.9 mi
1. Drive from East Lothian to Londoncar 363.9 mi
6h 43m
£91–131
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
4h 30m
£92–311
Train via London Euston
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston
7h 46m
£105–237
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
4h 23m
£86–292
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
4h 37m
£58–179
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
4h 54m
£53–156
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
4h 50m
£63–166
Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the bus from High Street to Waterloo Placebus
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
5h 14m
£92–391

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Distance: 412.1 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between East Lothian, Scotland and London, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £130–180 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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