How to get to Edinburgh from London

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Travel Information between London and Edinburgh

distanceDistance330 miles
modeAvailable travel modesCoach, train or flight
priceTicket price range£20 - £52
cheapestCheapest modeCoach • £20 • 8 h 1 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • £39 • 1 h 15 min
carriersPopular travel companiesMegabus, easyJet or LNER

Travel 330 miles by coach, train or flight from London to Edinburgh. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Megabus, easyJet or LNER among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from London to Edinburgh.

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from London to Edinburgh

How to get to Edinburgh from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from London to Edinburgh is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Megabus
10:308h55
London
19:25Edinburgh
£341One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
Megabus
10:308h55
London
19:25Edinburgh
£341One-way
0 changes
Fastest
easyJet
20:151h15
London Stansted Airport (STN)
21:30Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
£1411One-way
0 changes
Other options
Avanti West Coast
08:405h39
London Euston (EUS)
14:19Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£951One-way
0 changes
Cross Country
08:264h39
London Kings Cross (KGX)
13:05Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£2241One-way
1 change
Megabus
10:009h25
London, Victoria Coach Station
19:25Edinburgh
£341One-way
0 changes
Megabus
22:008h40
London
06:40Edinburgh
£391One-way
0 changes
Megabus
21:309h10
London, Victoria Coach Station
06:40Edinburgh
£391One-way
0 changes
easyJet
14:501h30
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
16:20Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
£1541One-way
0 changes
easyJet
12:551h30
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
14:25Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
£1581One-way
0 changes
easyJet
20:001h15
London Luton Airport (LTN)
21:15Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
£1611One-way
0 changes

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Travelling from London to Edinburgh

There are a number of options when travelling between London and Edinburgh. The distance between the two major cities is 650 kilometers, and so flying is often the quickest option, taking an average of 1.5 hours. The train usually takes around 5 hours, while the bus can take between 8 and 11 hours. Some overnight bus and train sleeper services are also available.

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Quick Guide to Edinburgh


Must Know: The best way to see the city is by foot - explore the difference between Edinburgh's enchanting Medieval Old Town and the elegant Georgian New Town.
Must See: Check out Edinburgh Castle and the Botanical Gardens.
Must Do: Be sure to head up towards Arthur's Seat, the main peak of a group of mountains with beautiful views over the whole city - definitely worth the hike.
Did you know? Edinburgh has more trees per head than any other city in the UK and is home to 112 parks.

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Travelling to Edinburgh

Flights

A number of airlines offer flights from London to Edinburgh Airport, including Ryanair, easyJet, and British Airways. There are roughly 50 daily direct flights which take around 2 hours. Flights depart from all London airports including Heathrow, Gatwick and Stanstead and arrive at Edinburgh airport. Make sure to book in advance to get the best deals, otherwise flying can become expensive.

Trains

Virgin Trains East Coast operate between 2-3 services per hour from London Euston and London Kings Cross stations. The journey takes between 4-5 hours and can be either direct or with one change. The Caledonian Sleeper train leaves Euston every day in the late evening, excluding Saturdays, and takes approximately seven and a half hours to reach Edinburgh, travelling overnight.

Buses

Megabus and National Express are the main bus providers of this route. Megabus offer a low-cost service from Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh Bus Station. Daily services leave in the morning, afternoon and evening. Afternoon services arrive in the early hours of the following morning at North St. David Street, due to Edinburgh Bus Station being closed during the overnight hours. Services that depart from London in the evening will arrive the following morning in Edinburgh. National Express also offers services from Victoria Coach Station as well as the option of overnight travel, leaving Victoria late at night and arriving in Edinburgh the following morning. Both companies offer between two and six services per day, with journeys taking between 8 and 11 hours.

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Travel on National Express, Lufthansa and Ryanair travel to Edinburgh from London at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

Grand Central Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the North East of England, Yorkshire and the East Midlands. Grand Central Trains offers a range of services, including express, semi-fast and stopping services. Express services run between London and the North East, Yorkshire and the East Midlands, with journey times of up to three hours. Semi-fast services run between London and the North East, Yorkshire and the East Midlands, with journey times of up to four hours. Stopping services run between London and the North East, Yorkshire and the East Midlands, with journey times of up to five hours. Grand Central Trains offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Standard tickets are the most economical option, while First Class tickets offer more comfort and space. Advance tickets are available for purchase up to 12 weeks in advance and offer the best value for money. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Grand Central Trains are London to Bradford, London to Sunderland, London to York and London to Wakefield.

    National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance travel provider operating over 550 travel per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates travel services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express travel have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most travel come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your travel to Edinburgh from London, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

      Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly from London to Edinburgh and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.

        FAQs: London to Edinburgh

        FAQs: Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Edinburgh.
        FAQs

        There are 3 travel options between London and Edinburgh. You can take a coach, train or flight.

        The cheapest way to get from London to Edinburgh is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £20 compared to other travel options to Edinburgh:

        Taking a coach costs £19 less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of £39.

        A coach is £33 less than a train with an average ticket price of £52 from London to Edinburgh.

        The fastest way to get to Edinburgh from London is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 15 min.

        Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

        Getting to Edinburgh by coach takes 8 h 1 min on average.

        Getting to Edinburgh by train takes 4 h 11 min on average.

        Edinburgh is approximately 330 miles away from London.

        The average frequency per day from London to Edinburgh is:

        • Around 5 coaches per day.
        • Around 14 trains per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Edinburgh as scheduled services by coach, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from London to Edinburgh:

        • Most travellers take a coach from London, Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station.
        • Most travellers catch their flight from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
        • Most travellers catch their train from London Euston and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.

        The following travel companies offer services from London to Edinburgh:

        • Travel with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Megabus London to Edinburgh tickets on Omio for £24.
        • EasyJet, British Airways, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), BAR Aviation, Aer Lingus or Lufthansa can get you to Edinburgh by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with easyJet from London to Edinburgh for £54 on Omio.
        • Travel with LNER, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry or Grand Central Trains for trains to Edinburgh. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Lumo London to Edinburgh tickets on Omio for £52.

        Yes, there are direct services available from London to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:

        • 4 direct coaches per day with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus.
        • Direct trains with LNER, Avanti West Coast or Caledonian Sleeper with 14 direct trains per day.

        Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Edinburgh as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Edinburgh from London.

        Omio customers who travel from London to Edinburgh often also extend their holiday to go to Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester or Aberdeen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.

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