What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London is to bus which costs £40 - £190 and takes 11h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs £60 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Central London?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London. However, there are services departing from Terminal and arriving at Market Place Brentford via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Central London?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Northfields station via King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London?

The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Central London is 341 miles. The road distance is 382.3 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London without a car is to train via Edinburgh Waverley which takes 5h 42m and costs £140 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London?

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London bus from?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs £60 - £260. Alternatively, you can train via Edinburgh Waverley, which costs £140 - £230 and takes 5h 42m, you could also bus, which costs £40 - £190 and takes 11h 16m.

Where does the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London bus arrive?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London train arrive?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London is 382 miles. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London.

Where can I stay near Central London?

There are 21911+ hotels available in Central London.

Can I share a ride from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Central London. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or subway

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Fly to London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
1h 40m
£64–251
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Ukxn10
11h 16m
£44–184
Train via Edinburgh Waverley
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 42m
£140–227
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Central Londonrideshare 380 mi
6h 58m
Drive 380 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central Londoncar 380 mi
6h 58m
£92–133
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from Custom House to Ealing Broadwaytrain
2h 27m
£94–296
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
2h 33m
£48–161
Fly to London Stansted Airport, subway
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the subway from Tottenham Hale Station to Green Park stationsubway
3. Take the subway from Green Park Station to Northfields stationsubway
2h 50m
£48–182
Fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2h 37m
£56–144
Train
1. Take the train from Haymarket to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston
7h 50m
£149–277

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London by bus, train, and subway

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Distance: 338.6 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Central London, England?

British Airways and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, 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.

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