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

The cheapest way to get from London to Edinburgh is to rideshare which costs $30 - $60 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $90 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between London and Edinburgh?

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

Is there a direct train between London and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from King's Cross and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from London to Edinburgh?

The distance between London and Edinburgh is 392 miles. The road distance is 380.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $85 - $430.

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

The train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley takes 4h 22m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the London to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London to Edinburgh train from?

London to Edinburgh train services, operated by LNER, depart from King's Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from London to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from London to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $85 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $85 and takes 8h 16m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $330 and takes 3h 12m.

Where does the London to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the London to Edinburgh train arrive?

London to Edinburgh train services, operated by LNER, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from London to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Edinburgh is 381 miles. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from London to Edinburgh.

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

Book your London to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your London to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2169+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $45<span style='font-size: 9px;'> USD</span> per night.

Can I share a ride from London to Edinburgh?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London and Edinburgh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

London to Edinburgh - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

There are 12 ways to get from London to Edinburgh by train, bus, night train, rideshare, 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.

1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
best
Train
4h 22m
$85–430
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
cheapest
Bus
8h 16m
$30–85
1. Take the night train from London Euston to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Inverness / ...
Night train
6h 32m
$85–120
1. Take the rideshare from London to Edinburgh377.8 mi
Rideshare
7h 45m
$30–60
1. Drive from London to Edinburgh378.6 mi
Drive 378.6 mi
6h 52m
$125–180
1. Fly from London City (LCY) to Edinburgh (EDI)LCY - EDI
Fly London City to Edinburgh
3h 12m
$90–325
1. Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Edinburgh (EDI)LHR - EDI
Fly London Heathrow to Edinburgh
3h 14m
$53–262
1. Fly from London Stansted (STN) to Edinburgh (EDI)STN - EDI
Fly London Stansted to Edinburgh
3h 37m
$40–165
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Edinburgh (EDI)LGW - EDI
Train to London Gatwick, fly to Edinburgh
3h 33m
$50–177
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
2. Fly from London Luton (LTN) to Edinburgh (EDI)LTN - EDI
Train to London Luton, fly to Edinburgh
3h 41m
$52–233
1. Fly from London City (LCY) to Glasgow (GLA)LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
Fly London City to Glasgow, train
4h 12m
$95–435
1. Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
Fly London Heathrow to Newcastle, train
4h 39m
$84–487

London to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 390.2 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

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

LNER operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost $200–290 and the journey takes 4h 22m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 8h 16m. Two other operators also service this route.

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There are 12 ways to get from London to Edinburgh by train, bus, night train, rideshare, car, or plane

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Drive 378.6 mi

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Train to London Gatwick, fly to Edinburgh

Train to London Luton, fly to Edinburgh

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

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Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley

Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley

Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley

Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley

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Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport

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Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton

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Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley

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