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

The cheapest way to get from London to Edinburgh Airport is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Edinburgh Airport is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs £70 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between London and Edinburgh Airport?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Edinburgh Airport. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Ingliston Road via St Andrew's House. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

Is there a direct train between London and Edinburgh Airport?

No, there is no direct train from London to Edinburgh Airport. However, there are services departing from King's Cross and arriving at Edinburgh Airport via St Andrew Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from London to Edinburgh Airport?

The distance between London and Edinburgh Airport is 348 miles. The road distance is 381 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Edinburgh Airport without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £140 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from London to Edinburgh Airport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Edinburgh Airport bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London to Edinburgh Airport train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from London to Edinburgh Airport?

The best way to get from London to Edinburgh Airport is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs £70 - £280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £140 - £200 and takes 4h 51m, you could also bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 16m.

Where does the London to Edinburgh Airport bus arrive?

London to Edinburgh Airport bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at St Andrew's House station.

Where does the London to Edinburgh Airport train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Edinburgh Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Edinburgh Airport is 381 miles. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from London to Edinburgh Airport.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Airport?

There are 3018+ hotels available in Edinburgh Airport.

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There are 10 ways to get from London to Edinburgh Airport by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2h 29m
£70–272
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3h 1m
£43–133
Train
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 51m
£145–194
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Andrew's Housebus Ukn13
9h 16m
£47–77
Drive 378.8 mi
1. Drive from London to Edinburgh Airportcar 378.8 mi
7h 2m
£92–133
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2h 39m
£82–283
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
2h 58m
£54–151
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
2h 52m
£44–154
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
4h 16m
£85–345
Train via Haymarket Station
1. Take the train from London Euston to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh
6h 1m
£147–240

London to Edinburgh Airport by train, foot, and tram

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4h 51mAverage Duration

£145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 346 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

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

British Airways flies from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 6m.

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