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

The cheapest way to get from London Bridge to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £90 - £240 and takes 16h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from London Bridge to Edinburgh is to line 11 bus and fly which takes 6h and costs £90 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between London Bridge and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from London Bridge to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Cary Parade and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Sherborne Road, Rail Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.

How far is it from London Bridge to Edinburgh?

The distance between London Bridge and Edinburgh is 488 miles. The road distance is 462.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from London Bridge to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 8h 17m and costs £210 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from London Bridge to Edinburgh, including transfers.

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

London Bridge to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Train or bus from London Bridge to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from London Bridge to Edinburgh is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 8h 17m and costs £210 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £90 - £240 and takes 16h 21m.

Where does the London Bridge to Edinburgh bus arrive?

London Bridge to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from London Bridge to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between London Bridge to Edinburgh is 463 miles. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from London Bridge to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2659+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

London Bridge to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from London Bridge 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 via Wolverhampton
best
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
8h 17m
£218–343
Line 12 bus, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cary Parade to Sherborne Roadbus
2. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
6h 16m
£79–179
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 102
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
16h 21m
£93–236
Drive 459.9 mi
1. Drive from London Bridge to Edinburghcar 459.9 mi
7h 52m
£115–166
Line 11 bus to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Ten Pin Bowling Alley to Trianglebus
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
6h
£91–241
Train
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
10h 2m
£273–396
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Dawlish Warren to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
12h 56m
£193–348
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 11m
£91–214
Line 11 bus, train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Ten Pin Bowling Alley to Trianglebus
2. Take the train from Teignmouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 5m
£122–410
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 40m
£94–258

London Bridge to Edinburgh by bus

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16h 21mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from London Bridge to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 485.2 mi
Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a vehicle from London Bridge to Edinburgh Waverley via Newton Abbot, Birmingham New Street, and Wolverhampton in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cary Parade to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Sherborne Road, Rail Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 16h 21m.

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