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6 h 58 min
598 km.
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Edinburgh, Great Britain → London, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh to London

Composite routes from Edinburgh to London

Cheapest
6 h 58 min
Car
598 km.
from $32
Fastest
1 h 15 min
Plane
Other
8 h 54 min
Bus
534 km.
from €32.10
Details

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 6
Ryanair
Website
KLM
Website
easyJet
Website
British Airways
Website
Aer Lingus
Website
Ryanair UK
Website
Ryanair
Website
3h 20m
Saturday
$43.04–$291.13
KLM
Website
3h 45m
Monday to Saturday
$265.81–$1,202.49
easyJet
Website
1h 15m
Every day
$35.44–$215.18
British Airways
Website
1h 32m
Every day
$82.28–$430.36
Aer Lingus
Website
3h 38m
Monday to Friday
$82.28–$1,012.62
Ryanair UK
Website
1h 20m
Every day
$26.58–$278.47
Bus operators
Found: 4
Scottish Citylink
Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NW
BlaBlaCar Bus
84 avenue de la République, 75011, Paris, France
megabus
Buchanan Bus station, Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NW
National Express
Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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
megabus
Buchanan Bus station, Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NW
+44 141 352 4444
+44 141 352 4444
[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: 10
Avanti West Coast
Website
Southern
Website
Gatwick Express
Website
Thameslink
Website
East Midlands Railways
Website
National Express
Website
Cross Country
Website
LNER
Website
Lumo
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ScotRail
Website
Avanti West Coast
Website
6h 3m
Every 4 hours
$202.52–$481.00
00 44 345 528 0253
00 44 345 528 0253
Call
Southern
Website
32 min
Every 15 minutes
$13.92–$20.25
+44 3451 27 29 20
+44 3451 27 29 20
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Gatwick Express
Website
31 min
Every 30 minutes
$21.52–$31.64
+44 345 850 1530
+44 345 850 1530
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Thameslink
Website
33 min
Every 15 minutes
$20.25–$43.04
0345 026 4700
0345 026 4700
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East Midlands Railways
Website
2h 9m
Hourly
$69.62–$113.92
03457 125 678
03457 125 678
Call
National Express
Website
9h
3 times a day
$69.62–$101.26
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
Cross Country
Website
3h 47m
Hourly
$164.55–$493.65
0344 736 9123
0344 736 9123
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
LNER
Website
4h 17m
Hourly
$227.84–$316.44
+44 345 722 5333
+44 345 722 5333
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Lumo
Website
4h 30m
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–$41.77
+44 344 811 0141
+44 344 811 0141
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
7h 45m
Twice daily
$35.44–$69.62
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to London is to rideshare which costs $30.43 - $59.78 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to London is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $59.78 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station station and arriving at London Victoria. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at King's Cross. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to London?

The distance between Edinburgh and London is 628 km. The road distance is 598.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to London without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $173.91 - $413.04 .

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross takes 4h 17m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to London bus from?

Edinburgh to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to London train from?

Edinburgh to London train services, operated by LNER, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to London?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to London is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $173.91 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can bus via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), which costs $31.52 - $141.30 and takes 8h 54m, you could also fly, which costs $76.09 - $304.35 and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the Edinburgh to London bus arrive?

Edinburgh to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Edinburgh to London train arrive?

Edinburgh to London train services, operated by LNER, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to London is 598 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Edinburgh to London.

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

Book your Edinburgh to London train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near London?

There are 18239+ hotels available in London. Prices start at $73.83 per night.

Can I share a ride from Edinburgh to London?

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