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Car
6 h 59 min
598 km.
from $32
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London, Great Britain → Edinburgh, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from London to Edinburgh

Composite routes from London to Edinburgh

Cheapest
6 h 59 min
Car
598 km.
from $32
Fastest
1 h 15 min
Plane
Other
8 h 16 min
Bus
534 km.
from €30.43
Details

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
Ryanair
Website
easyJet
Website
British Airways
Website
Ryanair UK
Website
Ryanair
Website
3h 30m
Friday and Saturday
$20.25–$151.89
easyJet
Website
1h 19m
Every day
$26.58–$164.55
British Airways
Website
1h 17m
Every day
$82.28–$430.36
Ryanair UK
Website
1h 15m
Every day
$26.58–$278.47
Bus operators
Found: 12
Satam
VIA ALDO MORO 114 66020 SAN GIOVANNI TEATINO, Italy
Alsa
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
Scottish Citylink
Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NW
BlaBlaCar Bus
84 avenue de la République, 75011, Paris, France
Greenline 757
Admiral Way, Doxford International Business Park, Sunderland, SR3 3XP, UK
TopBus
183 Northern Road, SL2 1LT Slough
megabus
Buchanan Bus station, Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NW
Expressway Eurolines
Bus Éireann, Broadstone, Dublin 7, D07X2AE
Sindbad
ul. Działkowa 4 45-144 Opole, Poland
Consorzio Autolinee
Piazza Della Provincia 30, 87100 Cosenza CS, Italy
KLR
Khmelnitskiy city, Vinnytske shose 12/2D
National Express
Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
Satam
VIA ALDO MORO 114 66020 SAN GIOVANNI TEATINO, Italy
+39 0871 344969
+39 0871 344969
Call
Alsa
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
[email protected]
Contact via email
Scottish Citylink
Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NW
+44 141 352 4444
+44 141 352 4444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
BlaBlaCar Bus
84 avenue de la République, 75011, Paris, France
+33 01 70 96 86 40
+33 01 70 96 86 40
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Greenline 757
Admiral Way, Doxford International Business Park, Sunderland, SR3 3XP, UK
+44 344 800 44 11
+44 344 800 44 11
Call
TopBus
183 Northern Road, SL2 1LT Slough
+44 0333 772 2622
+44 0333 772 2622
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
megabus
Buchanan Bus station, Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NW
+44 141 352 4444
+44 141 352 4444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Expressway Eurolines
Bus Éireann, Broadstone, Dublin 7, D07X2AE
+353 1 703 4111
+353 1 703 4111
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Sindbad
ul. Działkowa 4 45-144 Opole, Poland
+48 774 434 444
+48 774 434 444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Consorzio Autolinee
Piazza Della Provincia 30, 87100 Cosenza CS, Italy
+390984 401468
+390984 401468
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
KLR
Khmelnitskiy city, Vinnytske shose 12/2D
+380687706030
+380687706030
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Express
Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
+44 (0)3717 818181
+44 (0)3717 818181
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 1
Alsa
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
Alsa
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
[email protected]
Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
7h 45m
Twice daily
$32.91–$69.62
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from London to Edinburgh is to rideshare which costs $28.26 - $59.78 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $70.65 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between London and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 16m.

Is there a direct train between London and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from King's Cross and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from London to Edinburgh?

The distance between London and Edinburgh is 628 km. The road distance is 609.3 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $173.91 - $413.04 .

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

The train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley takes 4h 22m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the London to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London to Edinburgh train from?

London to Edinburgh train services, operated by LNER, depart from King's Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from London to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from London to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $173.91 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30.43 - $141.30 and takes 8h 16m, you could also fly, which costs $70.65 - $304.35 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the London to Edinburgh bus arrive?

London to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the London to Edinburgh train arrive?

London to Edinburgh train services, operated by LNER, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from London to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Edinburgh is 609 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from London to Edinburgh.

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

Book your London to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2153+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $43.43 per night.

Can I share a ride from London to Edinburgh?

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