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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 331 miles (534 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$117 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $132 Average price | $226 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 16m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to London:
A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to London costing on average $117 (€94).
A bus is $70 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to London costing on average $132 (€106).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 43m.
Bus takes on average 6h 38m.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to London
How to get from Edinburgh to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:21 PM10h29Edinburgh, Drum Brae South8:50 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$581One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:21 PM10h29Edinburgh, Drum Brae South8:50 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$581One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- U26069:40 PM1h15Edinburgh Airport10:55 PMLondon Luton Airport$781One-way0 transfers
Other options
C081767:20 PM4h39Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:59 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$701One-way0 transfers- C081516:26 AM4h18Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:44 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$821One-way0 transfers
- C081668:26 AM4h20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:46 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$991One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:21 PM11h04Edinburgh, Drum Brae South9:25 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$581One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus11:15 AM8h50Edinburgh, Bus Station8:05 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$601One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:15 AM9h20Edinburgh, Bus Station8:35 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$601One-way0 transfers
- U23016:05 AM1h20Edinburgh Airport7:25 AMLondon Luton Airport$781One-way0 transfers
- U23079:50 AM1h25Edinburgh Airport11:15 AMLondon Stansted Airport$781One-way0 transfers
- U23113:20 PM1h25Edinburgh Airport4:45 PMLondon Stansted Airport$871One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from Edinburgh to London
The fastest way to travel in the United Kingdom from Edinburgh to London is to fly. Several airlines operate direct flights between the two cities, with journey times being as little as 3½ hours to London City airport. The next best transport option is the train, as there are frequent direct train services to London Kings Cross station offered every hour. Buses make the journey at a more leisurely pace, with National Express buses reaching London Victoria Coach station in about 9½ hours.
Trains from Edinburgh to London | Buses from Edinburgh to London | Flights from Edinburgh to London
Edinburgh to London Travel Comparison
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Cheapest Time to Book |
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€22 |
9:20 h |
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€73 |
4:19 h |
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€70 |
1:15 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Edinburgh to London?
Cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to London
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to London. Buses traveling from Edinburgh to London depart from Edinburgh's Elder Street bus station and take at least 9:20 h to arrive at either London's Victoria coach station or Sutton rail station. Around 8 buses travel from Edinburgh to London every day, with the first departing Edinburgh at 6:30 a.m. All buses traveling from Edinburgh to London are operated by National Express.
Fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to London
Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to London. Flights traveling from Edinburgh to London depart from Edinburgh airport and arrive at one of London's 5 airports after 1:15 h of flight time; however, when travel time to and from Edinburgh and London's airports is taken into consideration, a flight will take at least 3:42 h to arrive at London's city center. Over 50 direct flights travel from Edinburgh to London every day, with the first departing at 6:00 a.m. Airlines that fly directly from Edinburgh to London include FlyBe, RyanAir, EasyJet, and British Airways.
Most popular way to travel from Edinburgh to London
Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from Edinburgh to London. Flights traveling from Edinburgh to London are at least 40 minutes faster than taking a train while also €3 cheaper on average. Alternatively, while traveling from Edinburgh to London by bus is €48 cheaper than taking a flight on average, buses take an additional 5½ hours to arrive in London. All flights traveling from Edinburgh depart from Edinburgh airport and take at least 3:42 h to arrive at either London's Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton or City airport.
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to London:
A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to London costing on average $117 (€94).
A bus is $70 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to London costing on average $132 (€106).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 43m.
Bus takes on average 6h 38m.
- Around 40 flights per day.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in London Kings Cross (KGX).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Ryanair, Cityjet, Air Baltic to go to London by flight.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Lumo to go to London by train.
- 25 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Ryanair.
- 13 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
- 9 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Lumo.
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