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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 21m. 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 $32, and a flight costs an average of $27.
Distance: 331 miles (534 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$127 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $141 Average price | $200 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 54m 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 London to Edinburgh:
A bus is $66 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Edinburgh costing on average $127 (€102).
A bus is $80 (€64) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Edinburgh costing on average $141 (€113).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 36m.
Bus takes on average 5h 44m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Edinburgh
How to get from London to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:05 PM8h40London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)9:45 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus1:05 PM8h40London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)9:45 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- U23149:35 PM1h15London Stansted Airport10:50 PMEdinburgh Airport$1911One-way0 transfers
Other options
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C7500812:33 PM4h36London Kings Cross (KGX)5:09 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$751One-way1 transfer 
C0815512:14 PM4h21London Kings Cross (KGX)4:35 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$761One-way0 transfers- C081608:30 PM4h12London Kings Cross (KGX)12:42 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$821One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:30 PM9h15London, Victoria Coach Station9:45 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$441One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:00 AM9h35London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)5:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$511One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:30 AM10h05London, Victoria Coach Station5:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$511One-way0 transfers
- U23027:55 AM1h20London Luton Airport9:15 AMEdinburgh Airport$751One-way0 transfers
- U230811:45 AM1h20London Stansted Airport1:05 PMEdinburgh Airport$841One-way0 transfers
- U26019:55 AM1h20London Luton Airport11:15 AMEdinburgh Airport$871One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from London to Edinburgh
There are a number of options for those traveling from London to Edinburgh in the United Kingdom. Edinburgh and London are 534 km apart. Edinburgh also uses the Pound Sterling (£) as its currency. Travelers from London to Edinburgh stay in the same time zone (UTC±00:00). As this trip from London to Edinburgh stays in the United Kingdom, no additional visa is required.
Trains from London to Edinburgh | Buses from London to Edinburgh | Flights from London to Edinburgh
London to Edinburgh Travel Comparison
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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|---|---|---|---|
Bus |
$28 |
9:30 h |
1 Week Before |
Train |
$75 |
4:17 h |
1 Week Before |
Flight |
$54 |
1:10 h |
1 Month Before |
What is the best way to travel from London to Edinburgh?
Cheapest way to travel from London to Edinburgh
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from London to Edinburgh with next-day bus tickets starting from $31. National Express buses that travel from London to Edinburgh depart from Victoria station in central London. There are 4 direct buses per day from Monday to Friday and 3 on weekends. Buses depart in the morning and late at night with an additional evening bus departing during the week. Buses arrive at Edinburgh Bus Station in the city center and a typical journey takes between 9.5-10 hours. A Megabus service is also available with changes en route.
Fastest way to travel from London to Edinburgh
The fastest way to travel from London to Edinburgh is by taking a flight. A London to Edinburgh flight usually requires only 1:15 of flight time; however, when transport to and from the London and Edinburgh airports are taken into consideration, the journey will take approximately 3:30 hours. Flights traveling from London to Edinburgh depart from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, London City and Luton Airports. Airlines traveling from London to Edinburgh include EasyJet, Ryanair, British Airways and Flybe with flights departing throughout the day. All flights land at Edinburgh Airport. Regular shuttle buses and trams traveling to the city center are available at Edinburgh airport.
Most popular way to travel from London to Edinburgh
Most travelers from London to Edinburgh who book with Omio choose to travel by train. Trains traveling from London to Edinburgh depart every day. During the week, Virgin East Coast trains depart approximately every 30 minutes from early morning until evening. All trains leave from Kings Cross Station and take between 4 to 5 hours to reach Edinburgh. There is an overnight sleeper train every night of the week except Saturday. ScotRail's Caledonian Sleeper takes about 7 hours to reach Edinburgh and departs from London's Euston station.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Edinburgh:
A bus is $66 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Edinburgh costing on average $127 (€102).
A bus is $80 (€64) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Edinburgh costing on average $141 (€113).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 36m.
Bus takes on average 5h 44m.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Ryanair, Brussels Airlines to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Lumo to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 26 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Ryanair.
- 13 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express.
- 7 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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