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Compare train, coach and flight for London to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a flight costs an average of £21.
Distance: 534 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£102 Average Price | £49 Average Price Cheapest | £102 Average Price |
5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom London to Edinburgh
How to get to Edinburgh from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Edinburgh is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus0:257h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)8:15Edinburgh, Bus Station£471One-way0 changes
Cheapest
- FlixBus0:257h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)8:15Edinburgh, Bus Station£471One-way0 changes
Fastest
RK 127321:451h20London Stansted Airport23:05Edinburgh Airport£921One-way0 changes
Other options
- G8027420:034h35London Kings Cross (KGX)0:38Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£671One-way0 changes
- G8027319:304h09London Kings Cross (KGX)23:39Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£741One-way0 changes
- G8027219:004h35London Kings Cross (KGX)23:35Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£741One-way0 changes
- FlixBus8:009h35London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)17:35Edinburgh, Bus Station£591One-way0 changes
- FlixBus7:3010h05London, Victoria Coach Station17:35Edinburgh, Bus Station£591One-way0 changes
- FlixBus23:557h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)7:45Edinburgh, St Andrew's House£611One-way0 changes
- RK 5968:201h20London Stansted Airport9:40Edinburgh Airport£2311One-way0 changes
- RK 860514:001h20London Stansted Airport15:20Edinburgh Airport£3171One-way0 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
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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. |
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Must See: | Check out Edinburgh Castle and the Botanical Gardens. |
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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. |
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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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- Our Travel Guide to Edinburgh
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Edinburgh:
A coach is £53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Edinburgh costing on average £102.
A coach is £53 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Edinburgh costing on average £102.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 36m.
Coach takes on average 5h 45m.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- Around 26 coaches per day.
- Around 11 trains 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.
- 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.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Ryanair, Brussels Airlines to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Lumo to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus to go to Edinburgh by coach.
- 25 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Ryanair.
- 8 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Lumo.
- 12 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus.
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