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

The cheapest way to get from London Victoria to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £90 - £140 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from London Victoria to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs £65 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between London Victoria and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 16m.

Is there a direct train between London Victoria and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from London Victoria station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Victoria station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from London Victoria to Edinburgh?

The distance between London Victoria and Edinburgh is 396 miles. The road distance is 374.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from London Victoria to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from London Victoria to Edinburgh, including transfers.

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

London Victoria to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London Victoria to Edinburgh train from?

London Victoria to Edinburgh train services, operated by Virgin Trains East Coast, depart from King's Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from London Victoria to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from London Victoria to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 16m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £220 and takes 3h 41m.

Where does the London Victoria to Edinburgh bus arrive?

London Victoria to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the London Victoria to Edinburgh train arrive?

London Victoria to Edinburgh train services, operated by Virgin Trains East Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from London Victoria to Edinburgh?

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

How do I get a train ticket from London Victoria to Edinburgh?

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How do I get a bus ticket from London Victoria to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

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

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 50m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3h 41m
£66–213
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
8h 16m
Drive 372.2 mi
1. Drive from London Victoria to Edinburghcar 372.2 mi
7h
£91–132
Train via London Euston
1. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
6h 59m
Subway to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Victoria station to Cannon Street stationsubway
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 38m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
3h 44m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Tottenham Hale to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 3m
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3h 56m
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 38m
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 5m

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

73Weekly Planes

1h 25mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from London Victoria to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 393.7 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

Virgin Trains East Coast operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly, and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 3 hours, and the journey takes 8h 16m. Two other operators also service this route.

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