What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Central London?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Central London is to fly and train which costs £60 - £170 and takes 4h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Central London?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Central London is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs £70 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Central London?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Central London. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at South Ealing Road via Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Central London?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh 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 4h 46m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Central London?

The distance between Edinburgh and Central London is 403 miles. The road distance is 375 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Central London without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Central London without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £140 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Central London?

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Edinburgh to Central London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Central London bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Central London train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Central London?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Central London is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £230 and takes 9h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £280 and takes 3h 11m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Central London bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Central London bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Central London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Central London?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Central London is 375 miles. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Edinburgh to Central London.

Where can I stay near Central London?

There are 21994+ hotels available in Central London.

Edinburgh to Central London - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Central London by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 46m
£145–221
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
9h 30m
£44–221
Drive 372.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Central Londoncar 372.8 mi
6h 56m
£91–132
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3h 11m
£74–272
Train via Russell Square station
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston
6h 35m
£125–276
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train, line 65 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from Custom House to Ealing Broadwaytrain
3. Take the bus from Ealing Broadway Station to Darwin Road Brentfordbus
3h 59m
£102–332
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
3h 55m
£77–356
Fly Edinburgh Airport 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
4h 5m
£58–178
Fly Edinburgh Airport 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 South Ealing stationsubway
4h 19m
£58–198
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Brentfordtrain
4h 9m
£64–162

Edinburgh to Central London by train and subway

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Distance: 400.9 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Central London, England?

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. 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. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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