There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Greenwich by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 52m£137–187Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport
cheapest- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3h 46m£42–142Bus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
9h 21m£45–73Drive 382.1 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Greenwichcar 382.1 mi
7h£95–138Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2h 57m£84–300Train via Maze Hill
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston
6h 46m£98–222Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3h 47m£86–284Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
3h 37m£81–345Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3h 56m£58–154Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
- Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Greenwichtrain
4h 29m£56–164
Edinburgh to Greenwich by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Greenwich is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 9h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Greenwich is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs £80 - £300.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Greenwich. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Egerton Drive via Victoria Coach Station and Westminster Station / Parliament Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Greenwich. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Greenwich via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Greenwich is 399 miles. The road distance is 384.3 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Greenwich without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £130 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Edinburgh to Greenwich, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Greenwich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Greenwich train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Greenwich is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £130 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 9h 21m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £300 and takes 2h 57m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Greenwich, 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 £40–65 and the journey takes 8h 5m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–220
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–220
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–220
Flights from Glasgow Airport to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–240
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £130–190
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Flixbus
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
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
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Which London airport should I choose?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh to Greenwich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Edinburgh to Greenwich train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Greenwich is 384 miles. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Edinburgh to Greenwich.
Book your Edinburgh to Greenwich train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Edinburgh to Greenwich bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 20539+ hotels available in Greenwich.







