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

The cheapest way to get from London to Edinburgh Waverley is to rideshare which costs £23 - £50 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Edinburgh Waverley is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs £75 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between London and Edinburgh Waverley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at St Andrew's House. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between London and Edinburgh Waverley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from King's Cross and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from London to Edinburgh Waverley?

The distance between London and Edinburgh Waverley is 392 miles. The road distance is 373.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Edinburgh Waverley without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £70 - £230.

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

The train from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh Waverley takes 4h 5m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from London to Edinburgh Waverley?

The best way to get from London to Edinburgh Waverley is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £70 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 23m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £310 and takes 3h 21m.

Where does the London to Edinburgh Waverley bus arrive?

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

Where does the London to Edinburgh Waverley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Edinburgh Waverley?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Edinburgh Waverley is 373 miles. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from London to Edinburgh Waverley.

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

Book your London to Edinburgh Waverley train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Waverley?

There are 2850+ hotels available in Edinburgh Waverley.

Can I share a ride from London to Edinburgh Waverley?

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

London to Edinburgh Waverley - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

How to get fromLondon to Edinburgh Waverley

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 11 ways to get from London to Edinburgh Waverley 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 Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 5m
£70–230
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London to Edinburghrideshare 371.3 mi
7h 55m
£23–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Andrew's Housebus Ukn13
8h 23m
£35–65
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 21m
£87–303
Train via Kendal
1. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 36m
£141–239
Drive 371.3 mi
1. Drive from London to Edinburgh Waverleycar 371.3 mi
6h 59m
£91–131
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3h 13m
£76–282
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3h 44m
£49–152
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
3h 41m
£64–161
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
3h 35m
£54–163
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 7m
£88–368

London to Edinburgh Waverley by train

279Weekly Trains

4h 5mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from London to Edinburgh Waverley.

Launch map view

Distance: 390.2 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

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 5m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to St Andrew's House every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 8h 15m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Other operators

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.