Rome2Rio

How to get fromEdinburgh to East Londonby plane, train, or bus

Find Transport to East London

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to East London by plane, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to East London

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to East London (ELS)plane plane EDI - ELS
    18h 52m
    R 7,276–25,291

  2. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Port Elizabeth, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane plane EDI - PLZ
    2. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth Station to East London Windmillbus bus
    25h 14m
    R 6,536–21,661

  3. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to East London

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to East London (ELS)plane plane GLA - ELS
    21h 34m
    R 7,316–23,842

  4. Train to Newcastle, fly to East London

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to East London (ELS)plane plane NCL - ELS
    20h 23m
    R 8,269–30,961

  5. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to East London

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to East London (ELS)plane plane ABZ - ELS
    23h
    R 9,808–38,060

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Mthatha Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane plane EDI - UTT
    2. Take the bus from Mthatha to East Londonbus bus
    24h 15m
    R 10,266–36,921

  7. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to East London

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to East London (ELS)plane plane INV - ELS
    24h 1m
    R 10,601–38,820

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to East London (ELS) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration18h 30mAverage Duration
TicketR 7,303Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to East London.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 10,347.9 km
  • Duration: 18h 52m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and East London, South Africa?

Lufthansa, Airlink, and four other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to East London (ELS) twice daily.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around South Africa

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides