Where do people depart from and arrive in when travelling from London to Edinburgh?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from London to Edinburgh: Coaches mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Which travel companies can take me from London to Edinburgh?

The following travel company offer services from London to Edinburgh: Megabus can take you to Edinburgh by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for Megabus from London to Edinburgh for £43.

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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.

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London, Victoria Coach Station

08:00Edinburgh

£331One-way

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London

11:55Edinburgh

£291One-way

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London Luton Airport

21:15Edinburgh Airport

£1091One-way

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London Kings Cross

12:22Edinburgh Waverley

£931One-way

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London Kings Cross

13:00Edinburgh Waverley

£2161One-way

1 change

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London

19:10Edinburgh

£331One-way

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London

06:55Edinburgh

£331One-way

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London, Victoria Coach Station

06:55Edinburgh

£331One-way

0 changes

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London Gatwick Airport

20:10Edinburgh Airport

£1071One-way

0 changes

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London Gatwick Airport

18:25Edinburgh Airport

£1071One-way

0 changes

08:451h15

London Luton Airport

10:00Edinburgh Airport

£1171One-way

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Travel Information between London and Edinburgh

Distance	330 miles
Available travel modes	Coach
Popular travel companies	Megabus

Travel 330 miles by coach to Edinburgh from London. Megabus is the main travel provider operating this route. Travellers can even take a direct coach from London to Edinburgh.

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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Train Companies

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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 from London to Edinburgh, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains between London and Edinburgh. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Cheapest Price: £16

British Airways (BA) is the United Kingdom’s flag carrier airline with headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). BA is the second largest UK-based airline in terms of fleet size and number of passengers carried. Known as a full-service global airline, British Airways offers year-round low fares to destinations worldwide and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia.

EasyJet is a British multinational budget airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN) and the largest UK-based airline based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to more than 150 destinations in Europe and North Africa, making it a very popular low-cost carrier for travellers. To keep fares as low as possible, tickets are non-refundable, and no complimentary snacks are served onboard. All easyJet fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for travellers bringing hand luggage and checked luggage.

Cheapest Price: £43

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.

You can get from London to Edinburgh by coach.

The fastest way to travel between London and Edinburgh is by flight, which requires on average 1 h 25 min of travel time.

Edinburgh is approximately 330 miles away from London.

The average frequency per day from London to Edinburgh is:

Around 2 coaches per day.

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

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

Coaches mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.

The following travel company offer services from London to Edinburgh:

Megabus can take you to Edinburgh by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for Megabus from London to Edinburgh for £43.

Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Edinburgh:

Direct coach available with FlixBus, National Express or Megabus 2 direct coaches 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.

Many of our customers who book a trip from London to Edinburgh often extend their holiday and travel to other popular destinations like Glasgow, Manchester or Newcastle upon Tyne. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your London and Edinburgh itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Edinburgh and any of these top destinations today!