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6 h 53 min
601 km.
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Central London, Great Britain → Edinburgh, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Central London to Edinburgh

Composite routes from Central London to Edinburgh

Cheapest
6 h 53 min
Car
601 km.
from $33
Other
7 h 54 min
530 km.
from $401.13
3 h 58 min
Train, Plane
530 km.
from $101.82
4 h 7 min
Train, Plane
530 km.
from $94.79
4 h 14 min
Bus, Plane
530 km.
from $138.84
4 h 47 min
Bus, Plane
530 km.
from $209.05

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 6
Ryanair
Website
easyJet
Website
British Airways
Website
Aer Lingus
Website
Ryanair UK
Website
Loganair
Website
Ryanair
Website
3h 22m
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
$43.04–$291.13
easyJet
Website
1h 30m
Every day
$46.83–$253.16
British Airways
Website
1h 28m
Every day
$69.62–$329.10
Aer Lingus
Website
3h 25m
Tuesday and Thursday
$88.60–$392.39
Ryanair UK
Website
1h 15m
Every day
$26.58–$278.47
Loganair
Website
2h 50m
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$202.52–$822.76
Bus operators
Found: 2
FlixBus
Website
Scottish Citylink
Website
FlixBus
Website
8h 16m
Every 3 hours
$56.96–$82.28
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Scottish Citylink
Website
9h 25m
Once daily
$113.92–$164.55
0141 352 4444
0141 352 4444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 12
Thameslink
Website
East Midlands Railways
Website
National Express
Website
Cross Country
Website
LNER
Website
Lumo
Website
ScotRail
Website
Caledonian Sleeper
Website
TransPennine Express Service
Website
South Western Railway
Website
London Underground (Tube)
Website
London Overground
Website
Thameslink
Website
23 min
Every 20 minutes
$17.72–$39.24
0345 026 4700
0345 026 4700
Call
East Midlands Railways
Website
2h 12m
Hourly
$75.95–$120.25
03457 125 678
03457 125 678
Call
National Express
Website
9h
3 times a day
$63.29–$101.26
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
Cross Country
Website
3h 45m
Every 2 hours
$164.55–$506.31
0344 736 9123
0344 736 9123
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
LNER
Website
4h 22m
Hourly
$227.84–$329.10
+44 345 722 5333
+44 345 722 5333
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Lumo
Website
4h 23m
4 times a day
0800 031 8542
0800 031 8542
[email protected].
Call Contact via email
ScotRail
Website
50 min
Every 20 minutes
$18.99–$43.04
+44 344 811 0141
+44 344 811 0141
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Caledonian Sleeper
Website
55 min
6 times a week
$88.60–$113.92
+44 141 555 0888
+44 141 555 0888
Call
TransPennine Express Service
Website
1h 48m
5 times a day
$35.44–$88.60
+44 345 600 1671
+44 345 600 1671
Call
South Western Railway
Website
19 min
Every 30 minutes
$5.44–$12.66
0345 6000 650
0345 6000 650
Call
London Underground (Tube)
Website
26 min
Every 5 minutes
$3.54–$6.33
0343 222 1234
0343 222 1234
Call
London Overground
Website
21 min
Every 20 minutes
$3.16–$5.32
0343 222 1234
0343 222 1234
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Central London to Edinburgh is to subway and fly which costs $39.13 - $152.17 and takes 4h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Central London to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $59.78 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Central London and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Central London station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Northfields Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Central London and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Central London station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Northfields station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Central London to Edinburgh?

The distance between Central London and Edinburgh is 645 km. The road distance is 610.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Central London to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $195.65 - $293.48 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Central London to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Central London to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Central London to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Central London to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Central London to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $195.65 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $152.17 and takes 10h, you could also fly, which costs $59.78 - $206.52 and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the Central London to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Central London to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Central London to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Central London to Edinburgh is 611 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Central London to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2157+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $44.14 per night.
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