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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London is to bus which costs £40 - £180 and takes 8h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London is to fly which takes 1h 43m and costs £65 - £270.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London. However, there are services departing from Terminal and arriving at London Victoria via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at King's Cross via Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

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

The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and London is 348 miles. The road distance is 381 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London without a car is to train via Edinburgh Gateway which takes 5h 1m and costs £140 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London, including transfers.

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

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

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

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to 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 London?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London is to fly which takes 1h 43m and costs £65 - £270. Alternatively, you can train via Edinburgh Gateway, which costs £140 - £210 and takes 5h 1m, you could also bus, which costs £40 - £180 and takes 8h 58m.

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

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

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

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to 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 London?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London is 381 miles. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 21979+ hotels available in London.

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

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

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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

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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 43m
£70–268
Fly to London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2h 15m
£39–141
Train via Edinburgh Gateway
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 1m
£142–204
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
8h 58m
£42–172
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Londonrideshare 378.8 mi
7h 2m
Drive 378.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Londoncar 378.8 mi
7h 2m
£92–133
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
1h 56m
£83–282
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 London St Pancras Intltrain
1h 59m
£44–152
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
2h 6m
£55–146
Train
1. Take the train from Haymarket to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston
7h 2m
£141–242

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Distance: 346 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and 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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