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

The cheapest way to get from London to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £20 - £65 and takes 8h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs £70 - £330.

Is there a direct bus between London and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 16m.

Is there a direct train between London and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from King's Cross and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from London to Edinburgh?

The distance between London and Edinburgh is 393 miles. The road distance is 374.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £50 - £220.

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

The train from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh Waverley takes 4h 5m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the London to Edinburgh bus from?

London to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from London to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from London to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £50 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £65 and takes 8h 16m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £330 and takes 3h 14m.

Where does the London to Edinburgh bus arrive?

London to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the London to Edinburgh train arrive?

London to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from London to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Edinburgh is 374 miles. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from London to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Edinburgh?

Book your London to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from London to Edinburgh?

Book your London to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2451+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Can I share a ride from London to Edinburgh?

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

London to Edinburgh - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from London to Edinburgh by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 5m
£50–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
8h 16m
£20–65
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Edinburgh371.3 mi
7h 45m
£23–50
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3h 14m
£74–322
Bus via Golders Green station
1. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station598 / ...
10h 26m
£32–88
Drive 371.9 mi
1. Drive from London to Edinburgh371.9 mi
6h 56m
£91–131
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
3h 31m
£79–258
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3h 37m
£39–165
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
3h 34m
£45–194
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
3h 37m
£31–197
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 7m
£99–429
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 48m
£72–354

London to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 390.3 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £75–160 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £20–60 and the journey takes 8h 16m. Two other operators also service this route.

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