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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £29 - £65 and takes 9h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 1h 49m and costs £30 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Luton to Edinburgh?

The distance between Luton and Edinburgh is 315 miles. The road distance is 346.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £60 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Luton to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Edinburgh bus from?

Luton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Green Line, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Luton to Edinburgh train from?

Luton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train, bus or fly from Luton to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Luton to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 1h 49m and costs £30 - £130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 5h 7m, you could also bus, which costs £29 - £65 and takes 9h 19m.

Where does the Luton to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Luton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Green Line, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Luton to Edinburgh train arrive?

Luton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Luton to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Edinburgh is 347 miles. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Luton to Edinburgh.

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

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

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Luton to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Luton to Edinburgh by plane, 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 Luton Airport to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
1h 49m
£34–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Finchley Road Stationbus 757
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
9h 19m
£30–63
Train
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 7m
£62–160
Drive 344.9 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Edinburghcar 344.9 mi
6h 21m
£83–120
Fly Luton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2h 41m
£40–112
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 9m
£95–264
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Stevenage to Peterboroughtrain Horsham - Peterborough / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 32m
£72–133
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus Sky
3. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h
£67–233

Luton to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 313.2 mi
Duration: 1h 49m

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

easyJet and Ryanair fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Luton to Edinburgh Waverley via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 5h 7m.

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