Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 10 ways to travel via , and train

The journey time between Edinburgh and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 5h 18m and covers a distance of around 402 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 5 min. Operated by LNER and London Underground (Tube), the Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) service departs from Edinburgh and arrives in Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station. Typically 180 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

180 Weekly Services

5h 18m Average Duration

£158 Cheapest Price

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What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is to bus which costs £45 - £70 and takes 8h 15m.

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What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is to fly which costs £45 - £160 and takes 2h 52m.

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Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from North St David Street and arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station station. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.

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Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh and arriving at Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station via King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

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How far is it from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

The distance between Edinburgh and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 331 miles. The road distance is 399.3 miles.

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How do I travel from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) without a car is to train via King's Cross St. Pancras station which takes 5h 18m and costs £150 - £220.

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How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), including transfers.

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Where do I catch the Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) bus from?

Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North St David Street station.

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Where do I catch the Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) train from?

Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) train services, operated by LNER, depart from Edinburgh station.

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Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs £45 - £160. Alternatively, you can train via King's Cross St. Pancras station, which costs £150 - £220 and takes 5h 18m, you could also bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 8h 15m.

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Distance: 331.2 miles
Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and London Heathrow Airport (LHR), England?

British Airways and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, LNER operates a train from Edinburgh to London Kings Cross hourly. Tickets cost £150 - £220 and the journey takes 4h 17m.

Airlines

British Airways

Website: britishairways.com

Flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow

Ave. Duration: 1h 29m
When: Every day
Estimated price: £50 - £230

Flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow via Dublin

Ave. Duration: 3h 35m
When: Every day
Estimated price: £130 - £420

Flights from Glasgow to London Heathrow

Ave. Duration: 1h 27m
When: Every day
Estimated price: £45 - £300

Flights from Glasgow to London Heathrow via Dublin

Ave. Duration: 3h 40m
When: Every day
Estimated price: £80 - £420

Flights from Edinburgh to London City

Ave. Duration: 1h 32m
When: Every day
Estimated price: £60 - £300

Flights from Edinburgh to London City via Belfast City

Ave. Duration: 3h 25m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: £60 - £300

easyJet

Website: easyjet.com

Flights from Edinburgh to London Luton

Ave. Duration: 1h 14m
When: Every day
Estimated price: £25 - £150

Flights from Edinburgh to London Luton via Belfast (Aldergrove)

Ave. Duration: 2h 55m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: £25 - £150

Flights from Edinburgh to London Gatwick

Ave. Duration: 1h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: £35 - £170

Flights from Edinburgh to London Gatwick via Belfast (Aldergrove)

Ave. Duration: 3h 25m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Estimated price: £35 - £170

Flights from Edinburgh to London Gatwick via Amsterdam Schiphol

Ave. Duration: 3h 40m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: £35 - £170

Flights from Edinburgh to London Gatwick via Jersey

Ave. Duration: 3h 40m
When: Monday
Estimated price: £35 - £170

Flights from Edinburgh to London Stansted

Ave. Duration: 1h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: £19 - £130

Flights from Edinburgh to London Stansted via Belfast (Aldergrove)

Ave. Duration: 3h 12m
When: Monday and Tuesday
Estimated price: £19 - £120

Ryanair UK

Website: ryanair.com

Flights from Edinburgh to London Stansted

Ave. Duration: 1h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: £18 - £190

Aer Lingus

Website: aerlingus.com

Flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow via Dublin

Ave. Duration: 3h 35m
When: Every day
Estimated price: £130 - £420

Flights from Glasgow to London Heathrow via Dublin

Ave. Duration: 3h 40m
When: Every day
Estimated price: £80 - £420

Flights from Edinburgh to London City via Belfast City

Ave. Duration: 3h 25m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: £60 - £300

Ryanair

Website: ryanair.com

Flights from Edinburgh to London Gatwick via Dublin

Ave. Duration: 3h 40m
When: Friday and Saturday
Estimated price: £30 - £210

Flights from Edinburgh to London Stansted via Dublin

Ave. Duration: 3h 30m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price: £14 - £110

Loganair

Website: loganair.co.uk

Flights from Glasgow to London Heathrow via Derry

Ave. Duration: 3h 20m
When: Monday, Thursday and Friday
Estimated price: £150 - £550

KLM

Website: klm.com

Flights from Edinburgh to London City via Amsterdam Schiphol

Ave. Duration: 3h 40m
When: Monday to Saturday
Estimated price: £190 - £850

Train operators

First ScotRail Service

Phone: +44 344 811 0141
Email: customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website: scotrail.co.uk

Train from Edinburgh to Glasgow Queen Street

Ave. Duration: 51 min
Frequency: Every 20 minutes
Estimated price: £12 - £17
Website: https://www.scotrail.co.uk/

Standard: £12 - £17

Elizabeth Line

Phone: 0343 222 1234
Website: tfl.gov.uk

Train from Custom House to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3

Ave. Duration: 50 min
Frequency: Every 20 minutes
Estimated price: £6 - £15
Website: https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/

Contactless Off Peak: £6 - £9
Contactless Peak: £10 - £15

Train from Liverpool Street Station to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3

Ave. Duration: 39 min
Frequency: Every 20 minutes
Estimated price: £5 - £12
Website: https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/

Contactless Off Peak: £5 - £8
Contactless Peak: £8 - £12

Thameslink

Phone: 0345 026 4700
Website: thameslinkrailway.com

Train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdon

Ave. Duration: 39 min
Frequency: Every 15 minutes
Estimated price: £14 - £29
Website: https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/

Anytime Day Single: £14 - £20
Anytime Day Single 1st Class: £21 - £29

City Thameslink station

Ewan Munro

LNER

Phone: +44 345 722 5333
Email: customers@lner.co.uk
Website: lner.co.uk

Train from Edinburgh to London Kings Cross

Ave. Duration: 4h 17m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: £150 - £220
Website: https://www.lner.co.uk/

Anytime Day Single: £150 - £220

Train Interior Standard Class

LNER

Train Interior First Class

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Avanti West Coast

Phone: 00 44 345 528 0253
Website: avantiwestcoast.co.uk

Train from Edinburgh to Watford Junction

Ave. Duration: 5h 44m
Frequency: Every 4 hours
Estimated price: £140 - £330
Website: https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/

Anytime Single: £140 - £200
Anytime Single 1st Class: £230 - £330

Avanti West Coast train

Avanti West Coast

Avanti West Coast Pendolinos

Avanti West Coast

Edinburgh Waverley

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Bus operators

National Express

Phone: 08717 81 81 81
Website: nationalexpress.com

Bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station

Ave. Duration: 50 min
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: £14 - £20
Website: https://www.nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from North St David Street to Heathrow Central Bus Station

Ave. Duration: 8h 15m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: £45 - £70
Website: https://www.nationalexpress.com/en

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What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and London Heathrow Airport (LHR), England?

Flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow

Flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow via Dublin

Flights from Glasgow to London Heathrow

Flights from Glasgow to London Heathrow via Dublin

Flights from Edinburgh to London City

Flights from Edinburgh to London City via Belfast City

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Flights from Edinburgh to London Gatwick via Belfast (Aldergrove)

Flights from Edinburgh to London Gatwick via Amsterdam Schiphol

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Flights from Edinburgh to London Stansted

Flights from Edinburgh to London Stansted via Belfast (Aldergrove)

Flights from Edinburgh to London Stansted

Flights from Edinburgh to London Heathrow via Dublin

Flights from Glasgow to London Heathrow via Dublin

Flights from Edinburgh to London City via Belfast City

Flights from Edinburgh to London Gatwick via Dublin

Flights from Edinburgh to London Stansted via Dublin

Flights from Glasgow to London Heathrow via Derry

Flights from Edinburgh to London City via Amsterdam Schiphol

Train from Edinburgh to Glasgow Queen Street

Train from Custom House to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3

Train from Liverpool Street Station to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3

Train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdon

Train from Edinburgh to London Kings Cross

Train from Edinburgh to Watford Junction

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