How to get to Edinburgh from London

There are 3 options to travel between London and Edinburgh including taking a train, coach and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Edinburgh is a coach with an average price of £41.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Edinburgh:

A coach is £52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Edinburgh costing on average £93.

A coach is £143 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Edinburgh costing on average £184.

The fastest way to travel from London to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 22m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 11m.

Coach takes on average 10h 26m.

The London to Edinburgh distance is approximately 534 km.

The average frequency per day from London to Edinburgh is:

• Around 38 flights per day.
• Around 34 trains per day.
• Around 29 coaches per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
• Coaches mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Loganair, British Airways, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air, easyJet to go to Edinburgh by flight.
• Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Edinburgh by coach.
• Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo to go to Edinburgh by train.

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

• 26 direct flights per day with BA Cityflyer, British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet.
• 13 direct coaches per day with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express.
• 24 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo.

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

To get from London to Edinburgh, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.

In Edinburgh, you can explore the vibrant atmosphere of Grassmarket with its pubs, shops, and street performances, or enjoy a ghost tour through the haunted streets and underground vaults. Attend a performance at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, and visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh for beautiful landscapes. Discover hidden gems and local art at the Stockbridge Market. Must-see sights include Edinburgh Castle, offering panoramic views and housing the Crown Jewels, Arthur's Seat for hiking and city views, The Royal Mile lined with shops and landmarks, Holyrood Palace with its stunning gardens, and the National Museum of Scotland showcasing diverse exhibits.

To fully experience Edinburgh's historic sites, cultural attractions, and local cuisine, a stay of three to four days is recommended.