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 £25 - £50 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 16m and costs £80 - £290.

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 hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 15m.

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 every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to London?

The distance between Edinburgh and London is 392 miles. The road distance is 373.7 miles.

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 8m and costs £65 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh 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 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 London North Eastern Railway Limited (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 8m and costs £65 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 7h 48m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £310 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Edinburgh to London bus arrive?

Edinburgh to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where does the Edinburgh to London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to London?

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

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Where can I stay near London?

There are 21178+ hotels available in London.

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.

Edinburgh to London - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to London by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 8m
£65–210
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to Londonrideshare 371.2 mi
7h 45m
£25–50
Bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukxn10 / ...
7h 48m
£44–64
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3h 23m
£86–304
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukx010 / ...
10h 15m
£45–95
Drive 371.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Londoncar 371.6 mi
7h
£93–134
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3h 16m
£80–284
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 30m
£50–164
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3h 47m
£46–148
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
£56–154
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
£83–349

Edinburgh to London by train

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Distance: 390.2 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centre every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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