How to Travel from

Edinburgh to Central London

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Edinburgh Central London

How to Get from Edinburgh to Central London

Plane

1 h 16 min

Select a Ticket

Car

6 h 52 min

from $33

Rideshare

6 h 52 min

from $7.97

Cheapest

By car (611 km)

6 h 52 min

611 km.

from $33

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

6 h 52 min

611 km.

from $7.97

Train via Sheffield

6 h 57 min

530 km.

from $401.20

Bus, Plane (Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport)

4 h 8 min

530 km.

from $162.66

Bus, Plane (Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport)

4 h 22 min

530 km.

from $85.27

Bus, Plane (Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport)

4 h 6 min

530 km.

from $101.90

Train, Plane

4 h 5 min

530 km.

from $133.75

Bus, Plane (Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport)

4 h 10 min

530 km.

from $95.05

Bus, Plane (Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport)

4 h 43 min

530 km.

from $172.66

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:

ryanair.com/

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London

Ave. Duration:

3h 15m

Frequency:

Friday and Saturday

Estimated price:

$20.25–$151.89

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Luton

Ave. Duration:

3h 20m

Frequency:

Saturday

Estimated price:

$43.04–$291.13

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

3h 13m

Frequency:

Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

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–$1,202.49

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:

$35.44–$202.52

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

1h 10m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$43.04–$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

Plane from Glasgow Airport to Heathrow

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$63.29–$430.36

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Tuesday and Wednesday

Estimated price:

$189.87–$531.63

Aer Lingus

Website:

aerlingus.com/

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Heathrow

Ave. Duration:

3h 35m

Frequency:

Friday

Estimated price:

$189.87–$607.57

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London

Ave. Duration:

3h 38m

Frequency:

Monday to Friday

Estimated price:

$88.60–$1,012.62

Plane from Glasgow Airport to Heathrow

Ave. Duration:

3h 37m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$63.29–$822.76

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Tuesday and Wednesday

Estimated price:

$189.87–$531.63

Ryanair UK

Website:

ryanair.com/

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London

Ave. Duration:

1h 20m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$26.58–$265.81

Loganair

Website:

loganair.co.uk/

Plane from Glasgow Airport to Heathrow

Ave. Duration:

3h 25m

Frequency:

Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$202.52–$822.76

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London,

Ave. Duration:

7h 50m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

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:

$164.55–$506.31

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:

$227.84–$329.10

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

ScotRail

Phone:

+44 344 811 0141

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

scotrail.co.uk/

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow

Ave. Duration:

50 min

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$18.99–$43.04

South Western Railway

Phone:

0345 6000 650

Website:

southwesternrailway.com/

Train from Clapham Junction to Brentford

Ave. Duration:

20 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$5.44–$12.66

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:

$3.54–$6.08

Train from Green Park Station to Northfields

Ave. Duration:

25 min

Frequency:

Every 5 minutes

Estimated price:

$3.54–$6.20

London Overground

Phone:

0343 222 1234

Website:

tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/

Train from West Hampstead to Gunnersbury

Ave. Duration:

20 min

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$3.16–$5.32

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Central London is to fly and subway which costs $45.65 - $163.04 and takes 4h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Central London is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $59.78 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Central London?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Central London. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at St Faith's Church via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Prince Charles Drive and Ealing Broadway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Central London?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Central London station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Northfields station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Central London?

The distance between Edinburgh and Central London is 645 km. The road distance is 609.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Central London without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $195.65 - $282.61 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Edinburgh to Central London, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Central London?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Central London is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $195.65 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35.87 - $152.17 and takes 9h 17m, you could also fly, which costs $59.78 - $206.52 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Central London bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Central London bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Central London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Central London?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Central London is 610 km. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Edinburgh to Central London.

Where can I stay near Central London?

There are 17939+ hotels available in Central London. Prices start at $44.36 per night.

British Museum

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Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square (/trəˈfælɡər/ ⓘ trə-FAL-gər) is a public square in the City of Westminster in Central London. It was established in the early-19th century around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. Its name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, the British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars over France and Spain that took place on 21 October 1805 off the coast of Cape Trafalgar.

St Paul's Cathedral

St Paul's Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of St Paul the Apostle, is an Anglican cathedral in London, England, the seat of the Bishop of London. The cathedral serves as the mother church of the Diocese of London in the Church of England. It is on Ludgate Hill at the highest point of the City of London. Its dedication in honour of Paul the Apostle dates back to the original church on this site, founded in AD 604. The high-domed present structure, which was completed in 1710, is a Grade I listed building that was designed in the English Baroque style by Sir Christopher Wren. The cathedral's reconstruction was part of a major rebuilding programme initiated in the aftermath of the Great Fire of London. The earlier Gothic cathedral (Old St Paul's Cathedral), largely destroyed in the Great Fire, was a central focus for medieval and early modern London, including Paul's walk and St Paul's Churchyard, being the site of St Paul's Cross.

Ten ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Central London

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

KLM

easyJet

British Airways

Aer Lingus

Ryanair UK

Loganair

Bus operators

FlixBus

Megabus UK

Scottish Citylink

Metroline Travel

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Thameslink

East Midlands Railways

West Midlands Trains

Cross Country

LNER

Lumo

ScotRail

South Western Railway

Elizabeth Line

London Underground (Tube)

London Overground

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Central London?

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Central London?

How far is it from Edinburgh to Central London?

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Central London?

Where does the Edinburgh to Central London bus arrive?

Where does the Edinburgh to Central London train arrive?

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Central London?

Where can I stay near Central London?