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

The cheapest way to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Edinburgh is to bus via Milton Keynes which costs £50 - £90 and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs £70 - £240.

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

No, there is no direct bus from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

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

No, there is no direct train from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Edinburgh?

The distance between London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Edinburgh is 342 miles. The road distance is 381.6 miles.

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

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

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

London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Edinburgh train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Bus or fly from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs £70 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £100 and takes 10h 27m.

Where does the London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. It is currently 6:12 PM in London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and 5:12 PM in Edinburgh.

Can I drive from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Edinburgh is 382 miles. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Edinburgh.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Edinburgh?

Book your London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Edinburgh bus tickets online with FlixBus.

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London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Edinburgh

Q: How long does it take to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Edinburgh?

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

There are 11 ways to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Edinburgh by plane, subway, 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 London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
3h 3m
£72–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn10
10h 27m
£32–98
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationPiccadilly
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 23m
£73–166
Drive 379.4 mi
1. Drive from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Edinburgh379.4 mi
6h 43m
£96–138
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3h 58m
£103–303
Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Station
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
4h 4m
£48–170
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
3h 53m
£84–318
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4h 19m
£53–178
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Liverpool Street Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
4h 33m
£65–167
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 27m
£63–327
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Milton Keynes Coachway230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Edinburgh, Bus Station598 / ...
11h 20m
£52–86

London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Edinburgh by subway and train

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5h 23mAverage Duration

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Duration: 3h 3m

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

British Airways flies from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 2 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 9h 55m. National Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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