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How to get fromLondon to Edinburghby plane, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from London to Edinburgh by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly London International Airport to Edinburgh Airport

    best
    1. Fly from London International Airport (YXU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane YXU - EDI
    11h 27m
    £280–1,112

  2. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

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    1. Take the bus from London, ON - VIA Rail to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane YYZ - EDI
    11h 11m
    £225–628

  3. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from London, ON - VIA Rail to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane YYZ - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    12h 14m
    £295–543

London International Airport (YXU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration12h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£277Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,417.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 27m

What companies run services between London, ON, Canada and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Air Canada and WestJet fly from London International Airport (YXU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) once daily.

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