How to Travel from

Edinburgh Airport to Central London

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Edinburgh Airport Central London

How to Get from Edinburgh Airport to Central London

Plane

1 h 19 min

Select a Ticket

Car

6 h 53 min

from $36

Rideshare

6 h 53 min

from $8.59

Cheapest

By car (658 km)

6 h 53 min

658 km.

from $36

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

6 h 53 min

658 km.

from $8.58

Bus, Plane (Fly to London Stansted Airport)

2 h 49 min

533 km.

from $73.65

Bus, Plane (Fly to London City Airport)

2 h 36 min

533 km.

from $156.88

Bus, Plane (Fly to Luton Airport)

2 h 38 min

533 km.

from $82.12

Train via Sheffield

8 h 20 min

534 km.

from $390.20

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:

ryanair.com/

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London

Ave. Duration:

3h 15m

Frequency:

Friday and Saturday

Estimated price:

$18.99–$151.89

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Luton

Ave. Duration:

3h 20m

Frequency:

Saturday

Estimated price:

$41.77–$291.13

KLM

Website:

klm.com

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London

Ave. Duration:

3h 45m

Frequency:

Monday to Saturday

Estimated price:

$265.81–$1,139.20

easyJet

Website:

easyjet.com/

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London

Ave. Duration:

1h 20m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$26.58–$177.21

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Luton

Ave. Duration:

1h 15m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$34.18–$202.52

British Airways

Website:

britishairways.com

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Heathrow

Ave. Duration:

1h 32m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$63.29–$316.44

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London

Ave. Duration:

1h 32m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$82.28–$379.73

Aer Lingus

Website:

aerlingus.com/

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London

Ave. Duration:

3h 38m

Frequency:

Monday to Friday

Estimated price:

$82.28–$949.33

Ryanair UK

Website:

ryanair.com/

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London

Ave. Duration:

1h 20m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$24.05–$265.81

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London

Ave. Duration:

8h 20m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$54.43–$75.95

Scottish Citylink

Phone:

0141 352 4444

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

citylink.co.uk/

Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London

Ave. Duration:

9h 25m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$107.59–$151.89

Train operators

Thameslink

Phone:

0345 026 4700

Website:

thameslinkrailway.com/

Train from Luton Airport Parkway to West

Ave. Duration:

23 min

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$17.72–$37.97

East Midlands Railways

Phone:

03457 125 678

Website:

eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from Sheffield to London

Ave. Duration:

2h 9m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$69.62–$113.92

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$63.29–$94.93

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield

Ave. Duration:

3h 47m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$151.89–$493.65

LNER

Phone:

+44 345 722 5333

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

lner.co.uk/

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's

Ave. Duration:

4h 17m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$215.18–$316.44

Lumo

Phone:

0800 031 8542

Email:

[email protected].

Website:

lumo.co.uk/

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's

Ave. Duration:

4h 30m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Elizabeth Line

Phone:

0343 222 1234

Website:

tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/

Train from Custom House to Ealing

Ave. Duration:

32 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$6.33–$13.92

London Underground (Tube)

Phone:

0343 222 1234

Website:

tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube

Train from Tottenham Hale to Green

Ave. Duration:

17 min

Frequency:

Every 5 minutes

Estimated price:

$3.42–$5.95

Train from Green Park Station to Northfields

Ave. Duration:

25 min

Frequency:

Every 5 minutes

Estimated price:

$3.42–$6.08

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London is to fly and subway which costs $42.39 - $141.30 and takes 2h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs $59.78 - $184.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Central London?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London. However, there are services departing from Airport and arriving at Windmill Road South Ealing via Edinburgh, Bus Station, London Victoria and Hammersmith Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London?

The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Central London is 545 km. The road distance is 652.3 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs $184.78 - $293.48 .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London?

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London bus from?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs $59.78 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $184.78 - $293.48 and takes 5h 48m, you could also bus, which costs $59.78 - $141.30 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London bus arrive?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London is 652 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London.

Where can I stay near Central London?

There are 18311+ hotels available in Central London. Prices start at $86.52 per night.

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Seven ways to Travel from Edinburgh Airport to Central London

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

KLM

easyJet

British Airways

Aer Lingus

Ryanair UK

Bus operators

FlixBus

Scottish Citylink

Train operators

Thameslink

East Midlands Railways

National Express

Cross Country

LNER

Lumo

Elizabeth Line

London Underground (Tube)

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London?

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London?

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Central London?

How far is it from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London?

How do I travel from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London without a car?

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London?

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London bus from?

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London?

Where does the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London bus arrive?

Can I drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Central London?

Where can I stay near Central London?