The distance between Edinburgh and London is around 554km (344 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Edinburgh to London by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Heathrow (LHR).
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Take the train to London Kings Cross.
LNER
+ 1 othersTake the bus to London Victoria Coach Station.
Drive to London King's Cross.
There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to London by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($195).
The distance between Edinburgh and London is around 554km (344 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 534km (332 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Edinburgh and London by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to London is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £165 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and London, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and London. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Edinburgh and London with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 4h 20m.
LNER run train services between Edinburgh and London. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Edinburgh and London. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Edinburgh and London with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 9h 15m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Edinburgh and London. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Edinburgh and London. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and arrive at London Heathrow (LHR). The flight takes around 1h 40m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Edinburgh and London with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.
British Airways, Aer Lingus, KLM, easyJet and Ryanair fly between Edinburgh and London. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into London Heathrow (LHR). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.
The flight from Edinburgh to London typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into London Heathrow (LHR).
The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Edinburgh and London. The distance is around 598km (371 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to London is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £63 ($75).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 6 similar | 2h 25m | £165($195) | every 15 mins | 568km (353 miles) |
Fly to London City (LCY) | 2h 35m | £150($180) | every 15 mins | 564km (350 miles) |
Fly to London Stansted (STN) | 2h 55m | £100($115) | every 30 mins | 580km (360 miles) |
Fly to London Luton (LTN), Train | 2h 30m | £105($125) | every 15 mins | 554km (344 miles) |
Plane and Train | 2h 40m | £110($130) | every 15 mins | 627km (390 miles) |
Fly to Southampton (SOU), Train | 3h 10m | £240($285) | hourly | 702km (436 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 10m | £190($225) | every 30 mins | 668km (415 miles) |
Train | 4h 20m | £63($75) | hourly | 628km (390 miles) |
Bus | 9h 15m | £25($29) | twice daily | 724km (450 miles) |
Drive | 6h 50m | £68($81) | on demand | 598km (371 miles) |
LNER
Southern Service
Gatwick Express
Thameslink
Aer Lingus
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