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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from London to The Scottish Borders

Composite routes from London to The Scottish Borders

Cheapest
6 h 12 min
Car
551 km.
from $30

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$20.25–$151.89
Plane from Luton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$291.13
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$291.13

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$177.21
Plane from Luton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$202.52
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$253.16

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from London City Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$392.39
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$569.60

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from London City Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$392.39

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$278.47

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$164.55–$379.73

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

Gatwick Express

Phone:
+44 345 850 1530
Website:
gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.78–$31.64

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
6h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$60.76–$88.60

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from London Euston to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
5h 17m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$94.93–$126.58

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

Bus operators

Borders Buses

Phone:
01896 754350
Email:
Website:
bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Market Hall to Lindean
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$7.59–$10.76

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from London to The Scottish Borders?

The cheapest way to get from London to The Scottish Borders is to bus which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 9h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to The Scottish Borders?

The fastest way to get from London to The Scottish Borders is to fly and train which takes 4h 43m and costs $86.96 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between London and The Scottish Borders?

No, there is no direct bus from London to The Scottish Borders. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Lindean Bus Shelter via Market Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

Is there a direct train between London and The Scottish Borders?

No, there is no direct train from London to The Scottish Borders. However, there are services departing from King's Cross and arriving at Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from London to The Scottish Borders?

The distance between London and The Scottish Borders is 680 km. The road distance is 562.3 km.

How do I travel from London to The Scottish Borders without a car?

The best way to get from London to The Scottish Borders without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $206.52 - $304.35 .

How long does it take to get from London to The Scottish Borders?

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from London to The Scottish Borders, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to The Scottish Borders bus from?

London to The Scottish Borders bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to The Scottish Borders train from?

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

Train or bus from London to The Scottish Borders?

The best way to get from London to The Scottish Borders is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $206.52 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 9h 34m.

Where does the London to The Scottish Borders bus arrive?

London to The Scottish Borders bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Carlisle Station.

Where does the London to The Scottish Borders train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to The Scottish Borders?

Yes, the driving distance between London to The Scottish Borders is 562 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from London to The Scottish Borders.

How do I get a train ticket from London to The Scottish Borders?

Book your London to The Scottish Borders train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near The Scottish Borders?

There are 316+ hotels available in The Scottish Borders. Prices start at $75.10 per night.
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