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What is the best way to travel from London to Edinburgh?

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Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
7h 50m
£21
£28
46
Train
5h 14m
£64
£120
12
Flight
1h 15m
£15
£40
45

What is the cheapest way to reach Edinburgh from London?

You can reach Edinburgh with just £15 by taking a Flight from R Airlines, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Friday
from £27
Saturday
from £17
Sunday
from £15
Monday
from £15
Tuesday
from £21
Wednesday
from £15
Thursday
from £16

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    10h 40m
    0
    08:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    19:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    10h 5m
    0
    09:05
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    19:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    9h 20m
    0
    21:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    06:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 30m
    0
    06:25
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    07:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £47
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 30m
    0
    18:55
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    20:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £71
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 30m
    0
    07:45
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    09:15
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £77
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • TfL Rail
    6h 23m
    0
    05:51
    London
    Tottenham Hale Train Station
    12:14
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £64
  • London Overground
    6h 48m
    0
    05:32
    London
    White Hart Lane Station
    12:20
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    London Overground
    Economy
    from £66
  • Greater Anglia
    6h 21m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Northumberland Park Station
    12:20
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Greater Anglia
    Economy
    from £66

    Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • R Airlines
    1h 15m
    0
    19:00
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    20:15
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £17
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    18:30
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    19:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £19
  • R Airlines
    1h 15m
    0
    15:55
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    17:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £20
  • Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    10h 25m
    0
    08:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    9h 50m
    0
    09:05
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    10h 20m
    0
    21:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    07:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Southeastern
    6h 25m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Charlton Station
    12:24
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from £68
  • GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    5h 41m
    0
    05:47
    London
    Charlton Station
    11:28
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    Economy
    from £71
  • TfL Rail
    6h 33m
    0
    05:40
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    12:13
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £74

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • R Airlines
    1h 20m
    0
    08:25
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    09:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £15
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 20m
    0
    08:00
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    09:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £26
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 20m
    0
    09:45
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    11:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £36
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    10h 25m
    0
    08:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    9h 50m
    0
    09:05
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    9h 20m
    0
    21:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    06:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • TfL Rail
    5h 14m
    0
    07:55
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    13:09
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £74
  • GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    5h 22m
    0
    07:47
    London
    Charlton Station
    13:09
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    Economy
    from £76
  • TfL Rail
    5h 14m
    0
    07:59
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    13:13
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £77

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • R Airlines
    1h 20m
    0
    08:30
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    09:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £15
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 20m
    0
    08:50
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    10:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £26
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 20m
    0
    12:25
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    13:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £26
  • Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    10h 25m
    0
    08:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    9h 50m
    0
    09:05
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    9h 20m
    0
    21:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    06:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • Cheapest Trains Monday

  • TfL Rail
    6h 34m
    0
    05:40
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    12:14
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £132
  • Metro Turizm
    6h 33m
    0
    05:47
    London
    Charlton Station
    12:20
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from £214
  • GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    5h 33m
    0
    05:47
    London
    Charlton Station
    11:20
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    Economy
    from £224

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    10h 25m
    0
    08:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    9h 20m
    0
    21:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    06:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    9h 50m
    0
    09:05
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 30m
    0
    19:25
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    20:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £26
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 30m
    0
    15:55
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    17:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £30
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 30m
    0
    08:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    09:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £51
  • Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • TfL Rail
    6h 34m
    0
    05:40
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    12:14
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £132
  • Metro Turizm
    6h 33m
    0
    05:47
    London
    Charlton Station
    12:20
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from £214
  • GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    5h 33m
    0
    05:47
    London
    Charlton Station
    11:20
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    Economy
    from £224

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • R Airlines
    1h 15m
    0
    08:30
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    09:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £15
  • R Airlines
    1h 20m
    0
    11:50
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    13:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £16
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 20m
    0
    08:15
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    09:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £26
  • Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    10h 25m
    0
    08:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    9h 50m
    0
    09:05
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    9h 20m
    0
    21:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    06:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • TfL Rail
    6h 34m
    0
    05:40
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    12:14
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £102
  • Metro Turizm
    6h 33m
    0
    05:47
    London
    Charlton Station
    12:20
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from £165
  • GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    5h 33m
    0
    05:47
    London
    Charlton Station
    11:20
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    Economy
    from £223

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • R Airlines
    1h 20m
    0
    08:40
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    10:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £16
  • R Airlines
    1h 20m
    0
    12:00
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    13:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £16
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 30m
    0
    06:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    07:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £23
  • Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    10h 25m
    0
    08:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    9h 20m
    0
    21:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    06:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    9h 50m
    0
    09:05
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Metro Turizm
    6h 33m
    0
    05:47
    London
    Charlton Station
    12:20
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from £99
  • TfL Rail
    6h 34m
    0
    05:40
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    12:14
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £102
  • GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    5h 33m
    0
    05:47
    London
    Charlton Station
    11:20
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    Economy
    from £224

What are the fastest trips from London to Edinburgh?

You can get to Edinburgh from London in just 1h 15m with a Flight from R Airlines. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Friday
from 1h 30m
Saturday
from 1h 15m
Sunday
from 1h 15m
Monday
from 1h 20m
Tuesday
from 1h 30m
Wednesday
from 1h 15m
Thursday
from 1h 20m

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 30m
    0
    06:25
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    07:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £47
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 30m
    0
    18:55
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    20:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £71
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 30m
    0
    07:45
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    09:15
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £77
  • Fastest Trains Friday

  • GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    5h 33m
    0
    05:47
    London
    Charlton Station
    11:20
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    Economy
    from £107
  • Greater Anglia
    6h 21m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Northumberland Park Station
    12:20
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Greater Anglia
    Economy
    from £66
  • TfL Rail
    6h 23m
    0
    05:51
    London
    Tottenham Hale Train Station
    12:14
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £64
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    9h 20m
    0
    21:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    06:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    08:00
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    17:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £42
  • National Express
    10h 5m
    0
    09:05
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    19:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • R Airlines
    1h 15m
    0
    19:00
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    20:15
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £17
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    18:30
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    19:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £19
  • R Airlines
    1h 15m
    0
    15:55
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    17:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £20
  • Fastest Trains Saturday

  • GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    5h 41m
    0
    05:47
    London
    Charlton Station
    11:28
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    Economy
    from £71
  • Southeastern
    6h 14m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Charlton Station
    12:13
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from £76
  • Southeastern
    6h 25m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Charlton Station
    12:24
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from £68
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    9h 16m
    0
    23:59
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    09:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    9h 50m
    0
    09:05
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    10h 5m
    0
    22:30
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    08:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • BA CityFlyer
    1h 15m
    0
    20:05
    London City Airport
    London City Airport
    21:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    BA CityFlyer
    Economy
    from £92
  • R Airlines
    1h 20m
    0
    08:25
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    09:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £15
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 20m
    0
    08:00
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    09:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £26
  • Fastest Trains Sunday

  • TfL Rail
    5h 14m
    0
    07:55
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    13:09
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £74
  • TfL Rail
    5h 14m
    0
    07:59
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    13:13
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £77
  • Southeastern
    5h 19m
    0
    07:59
    London
    Charlton Station
    13:18
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from £80
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    8h 16m
    0
    23:59
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    08:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35
  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    00:25
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    09:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38
  • National Express
    9h 20m
    0
    21:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    06:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • R Airlines
    1h 20m
    0
    08:30
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    09:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £15
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 20m
    0
    08:50
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    10:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £26
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 20m
    0
    12:25
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    13:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £26
  • Fastest Trains Monday

  • GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    5h 33m
    0
    05:47
    London
    Charlton Station
    11:20
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    Economy
    from £224
  • Metro Turizm
    6h 33m
    0
    05:47
    London
    Charlton Station
    12:20
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from £214
  • TfL Rail
    6h 34m
    0
    05:40
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    12:14
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £132
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    7h 50m
    0
    00:25
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    08:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35
  • FlixBus
    8h 16m
    0
    23:59
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    08:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    9h 20m
    0
    21:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    06:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 30m
    0
    19:25
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    20:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £26
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 30m
    0
    15:55
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    17:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £30
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 30m
    0
    08:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    09:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £51
  • Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    5h 33m
    0
    05:47
    London
    Charlton Station
    11:20
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    Economy
    from £224
  • Metro Turizm
    6h 33m
    0
    05:47
    London
    Charlton Station
    12:20
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from £214
  • TfL Rail
    6h 34m
    0
    05:40
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    12:14
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £132
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    9h 20m
    0
    21:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    06:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    9h 50m
    0
    09:05
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    10h 25m
    0
    08:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • R Airlines
    1h 15m
    0
    08:30
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    09:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £15
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    21:30
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    22:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £27
  • R Airlines
    1h 20m
    0
    11:50
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    13:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £16
  • Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    5h 33m
    0
    05:47
    London
    Charlton Station
    11:20
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    Economy
    from £223
  • Metro Turizm
    6h 33m
    0
    05:47
    London
    Charlton Station
    12:20
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from £165
  • TfL Rail
    6h 34m
    0
    05:40
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    12:14
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £102
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    7h 50m
    0
    00:25
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    08:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    9h 20m
    0
    21:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    06:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    08:00
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    17:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • R Airlines
    1h 20m
    0
    08:40
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    10:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £16
  • R Airlines
    1h 20m
    0
    12:00
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    13:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £16
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 20m
    0
    13:30
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    14:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £26
  • Fastest Trains Thursday

  • GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    5h 33m
    0
    05:47
    London
    Charlton Station
    11:20
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    Economy
    from £224
  • Metro Turizm
    6h 33m
    0
    05:47
    London
    Charlton Station
    12:20
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from £99
  • TfL Rail
    6h 34m
    0
    05:40
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    12:14
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £102
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    9h 20m
    0
    21:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    06:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    08:00
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    17:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    9h 50m
    0
    09:05
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from London to Edinburgh

What are the most popular stations in London and Edinburgh?

In London, you will usually depart from Euston Station, King's Cross St Pancras or Victoria Coach Station, while in Edinburgh you will be arriving at St Andrew's House Station, Waverley Station or Park Central, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Edinburgh from London? With 13 connections between 9 Bus, Train, Flight and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between London and Edinburgh, you can pay as low as £15 with a Flight from R Airlines.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from R Airlines: you will get to Edinburgh in just 1h 15m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting London and Edinburgh are National Express, EasyJet Airline and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in London and Edinburgh is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Belsize Park or to Broomhouse, and look at flights from Rochester Airport, and landing at Edinburgh Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from London to Edinburgh?

The most popular companies between London and Edinburgh, are National Express, EasyJet Airline and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus

Train companies: TfL Rail, GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway), Metro Turizm and 3 more.

Airlines: EasyJet Airline, R Airlines, British Airways and 1 more.

All you need to know when you travel from London to Edinburgh

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from London to Edinburgh. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from London to Edinburgh

How can I reach Edinburgh from London?

Every day, there are on average 13 connections between Bus, Train, Flight and Carpool, with which you can get to Edinburgh from London.

How far is Edinburgh from London?

The distance between London and Edinburgh is 533.7 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between London and Edinburgh?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 14 kgs of CO2, a train 19 kgs, a car 91 kgs, and a flight 131 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from London to Edinburgh?

You can get to Edinburgh with just £15 by taking a Flight from R Airlines.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Edinburgh in just 1h 15m with a Flight from R Airlines.

More routes to London and to Edinburgh

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to London and to Edinburgh. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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