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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$291.13
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$291.13

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$265.81–$1,202.49

easyJet

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

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$392.39

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$1,012.62

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$265.81

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London,
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92
Bus from Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street to London,
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Airport to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Airport to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52

Oxford Bus Company

Phone:
+44 1865 785400
Website:
oxfordbus.co.uk/
Bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London,
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.26

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$189.87–$430.36

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$45.57

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.62–$101.26
Bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London,
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$20.25–$30.38

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$202.52–$696.18

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
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 Stratford (London) to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$22.78
Train from Farringdon Without to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.23–$18.99
Train from Liverpool Street Station to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.23–$18.99

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to fly and train which costs $42.39 - $152.17 and takes 3h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs $59.78 - $184.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Heathrow Terminal 5?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Heathrow Terminal 5. However, there are services departing from Airport and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5 via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Heathrow Terminal 5 is 536 km. The road distance is 647 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Heathrow Terminal 5 without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Heathrow Terminal 5 without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs $195.65 - $304.35 .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Heathrow Terminal 5?

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Heathrow Terminal 5, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus from?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, depart from Airport station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs $59.78 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $195.65 - $304.35 and takes 6h 19m, you could also bus, which costs $70.65 - $130.43 and takes 10h 38m.

Where does the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus arrive?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Heathrow Terminal 5?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Heathrow Terminal 5 is 647 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Heathrow Terminal 5.

Where can I stay near Heathrow Terminal 5?

There are 2503+ hotels available in Heathrow Terminal 5. Prices start at $49.36 per night.
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