What is the cheapest way to get from Londinium to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Londinium to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £23 - £55 and takes 8h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Londinium to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Londinium to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs £80 - £230.

Is there a direct train between Londinium and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Londinium station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bank station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Londinium to Edinburgh?

The distance between Londinium and Edinburgh is 395 miles. The road distance is 373.4 miles.

How do I travel from Londinium to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Londinium to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £55 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Londinium to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Londinium to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Londinium to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Londinium to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Londinium to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £55 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £55 and takes 8h 46m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £230 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Londinium to Edinburgh train arrive?

Londinium to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Londinium to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Londinium to Edinburgh is 373 miles. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Londinium to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Londinium to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2514+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Londinium to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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 King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 39m
£57–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
8h 46m
£23–53
Drive 371.2 mi
1. Drive from Londinium to Edinburghcar 371.2 mi
7h 5m
£90–130
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 15m
£82–224
Train via London Euston
1. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
6h 53m
£47–203
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3h 41m
£87–240
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3h 37m
£48–127
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3h 37m
£48–139
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
3h 34m
£53–125
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 5m
£89–232
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h
£68–344

Londinium to Edinburgh by subway and train

196Weekly Services

4h 39mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 392.8 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £55–160 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £21–50 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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