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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to London City Airport (LCY) is to bus which costs £50 - £140 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to London City Airport (LCY) is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs £85 - £290.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to London City Airport (LCY). However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at London City Airport via North Greenwich Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to London City Airport (LCY) station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at London City Airport DLR Station via King's Cross St. Pancras station and Bank DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

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

The distance between Edinburgh and London City Airport (LCY) is 346 miles. The road distance is 381.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to London City Airport (LCY) without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £130 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Edinburgh to London City Airport (LCY), including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to London City Airport (LCY)?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to London City Airport (LCY) is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs £85 - £290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £130 - £200 and takes 4h 45m, you could also bus, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 8h 23m.

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

Edinburgh to London City Airport (LCY) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

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

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to London City Airport (LCY)?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to London City Airport (LCY) is 382 miles. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Edinburgh to London City Airport (LCY).

Where can I stay near London City Airport (LCY)?

There are 21913+ hotels available in London City Airport (LCY).

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

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

Edinburgh to London City Airport (LCY) - 12 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Edinburgh to London City Airport (LCY) by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3h 2m
£90–290
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the train from Tottenham Hale to Stratford (London)train
3. Take the train from Stratford DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Stationtrain
4h 13m
£50–154
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
4h 2m
£82–294
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 45m
£139–198
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukxn10 / ...
8h 23m
£53–131
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
3h 37m
£86–352
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 Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3h 58m
£68–178
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 London St Pancras Intltrain
4h 11m
£58–172
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
4h 47m
£72–200
Train via London Euston
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston
6h 25m
£132–255
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to London City-LCYrideshare 379.5 mi
6h 54m
Drive 379.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to London City Airport (LCY)car 379.5 mi
6h 54m
£92–133

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY) flights

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Distance: 344.2 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and London City Airport (LCY), England?

British Airways, KLM, and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY) every 4 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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