What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to bus which costs £27 - £100 and takes 9h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs £70 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Heathrow Terminal 5?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Heathrow Terminal 5. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5 via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Heathrow Terminal 5?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5 station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5 station via King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The distance between Edinburgh and Heathrow Terminal 5 is 342 miles. The road distance is 381.3 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5 without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5 without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £60 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5?

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus from?

Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5 train from?

Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5 train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs £70 - £250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 5h 12m, you could also bus, which costs £27 - £100 and takes 9h 55m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5 train arrive?

Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5 train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5 is 381 miles. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5?

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Where can I stay near Heathrow Terminal 5?

There are 20102+ hotels available in Heathrow Terminal 5.

Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5 - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5 by plane, train, bus, 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.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3h 4m
£72–242
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Ukxn10
9h 55m
£28–100
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 12m
£62–113
Drive 379.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5car 379.1 mi
6h 47m
£94–135
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
3h 51m
£79–308
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus
4h 23m
£52–144
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
4h 15m
£50–178
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Heathrow Terminal 5train
4h 33m
£96–272
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Stratford (London)train
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Heathrow Terminal 5train
5h 39m
£66–174
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derbytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 230
10h 16m
£64–233

Edinburgh to Heathrow Terminal 5 by train and subway

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5h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 340.2 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Heathrow Terminal 5, England?

British Airways and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 4h 8m.

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