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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to London is to rideshare which costs £25 - £50 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to London is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs £80 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station station and arriving at London Victoria. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Castle and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at King's Cross. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to London?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and London is 393 miles. The road distance is 373.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to London without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £110 - £230.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Kings Cross takes 4h 8m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

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

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

Edinburgh Castle to London train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh Castle to London?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to London is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 18m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £290 and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to London bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to London train arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to London train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Castle to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Castle to London is 374 miles. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Edinburgh Castle to London.

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

Book your Edinburgh Castle to London train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near London?

There are 21641+ hotels available in London.

Can I share a ride from Edinburgh Castle to London?

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

Edinburgh Castle to London - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to London by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 17m
£110–230
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to Londonrideshare 371.2 mi
7h 51m
£25–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
8h 18m
£35–65
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3h 20m
£80–284
Drive 371.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Londoncar 371.7 mi
7h
£92–132
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3h 34m
£92–284
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3h 38m
£52–154
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
3h 44m
£62–160
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3h 53m
£48–144
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
4h 13m
£89–366

Edinburgh Castle to London by foot and train

254Weekly Services

4h 17mAverage Duration

£110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 390.6 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and London, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £130–180 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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