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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from The Scottish Borders to London

Composite routes from The Scottish Borders to London

Cheapest
6 h 13 min
Car
549 km.
from $30

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$291.13
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Thursday
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 Luton
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$202.52
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.30–$240.50

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$379.73
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$316.44
Plane from Newcastle to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$607.57

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:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Halston Hotel to London
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.10–$69.62

Borders Buses

Phone:
01896 754350
Email:
Website:
bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Lindean Bus Shelter to Chapel
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$7.59–$10.13

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$151.89–$367.08

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25

Gatwick Express

Phone:
+44 345 850 1530
Website:
gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.25–$43.04

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Carlisle Station to London
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.23–$82.28

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$227.84

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$215.18–$316.44
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Galashiels to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$30.38

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$88.60

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from The Scottish Borders to London?

The cheapest way to get from The Scottish Borders to London is to bus and night bus which costs $47.83 - $70.65 and takes 10h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Scottish Borders to London?

The fastest way to get from The Scottish Borders to London is to train and fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $70.65 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between The Scottish Borders and London?

No, there is no direct bus from The Scottish Borders to London. However, there are services departing from Lindean Bus Shelter and arriving at London Victoria via Carlisle Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

Is there a direct train between The Scottish Borders and London?

No, there is no direct train from The Scottish Borders to London. However, there are services departing from Galashiels and arriving at King's Cross via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from The Scottish Borders to London?

The distance between The Scottish Borders and London is 680 km. The road distance is 549.5 km.

How do I travel from The Scottish Borders to London without a car?

The best way to get from The Scottish Borders to London without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $195.65 - $304.35 .

How long does it take to get from The Scottish Borders to London?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from The Scottish Borders to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Scottish Borders to London bus from?

The Scottish Borders to London bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Lindean Bus Shelter station.

Where do I catch the The Scottish Borders to London train from?

The Scottish Borders to London train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.

Train or bus from The Scottish Borders to London?

The best way to get from The Scottish Borders to London is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $195.65 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 9h 32m.

Where does the The Scottish Borders to London bus arrive?

The Scottish Borders to London bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Chapel Street station.

Where does the The Scottish Borders to London train arrive?

The Scottish Borders to London train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from The Scottish Borders to London?

Yes, the driving distance between The Scottish Borders to London is 550 km. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from The Scottish Borders to London.

How do I get a train ticket from The Scottish Borders to London?

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Where can I stay near London?

There are 18714+ hotels available in London. Prices start at $86.52 per night.
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