How to get from
Edinburgh to London
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Compare prices to get from Edinburgh to London
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Lumo06:26
4h 18m
10:44
WaverleyLondon Kings Cross
£25
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LNER10:00
4h 9m
14:09
WaverleyLondon Kings Cross
£35
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Lumo08:26
4h 20m
12:46
WaverleyLondon Kings Cross
£25
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Lumo11:25
4h 20m
15:45
WaverleyLondon Kings Cross
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- Prices shown from Edinburgh to London are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare flights, trains, and buses from Edinburgh to London
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to London costs only £32 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 3h 18m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Trains
Average price £41
Average duration4h 38m
Departure Time08:00 - 16:40
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Flights Fastest
Average price £36
Average duration3h 18m
Departure Time05:50 - 21:40
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Buses Cheapest
Average price £32
Average duration9h 14m
Departure Time09:05 - 07:25
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· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time
When is the cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to London?
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Edinburgh to London?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Edinburgh to London is Friday, with an average price of £32.
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What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Edinburgh to London?
Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to London is March, with an average price of £17. The most expensive month is usually May, with average prices reaching £31.
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What is the cheapest day to travel from Edinburgh to London by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Edinburgh to London is Thursday, with an average price of £24.
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From Edinburgh to London: Travel Information
Find stations and airports near Edinburgh and London
Popular train stations near Edinburgh
Waverley
Haymarket
Slateford
Newcraighall
Brunstane
Popular train stations near London
London Victoria
London Charing Cross
London Underground Zone U1
London Waterloo
Waterloo
Popular airports near Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Dundee Airport (DND) Nearby
Popular airports near London
London City Airport (LCY)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Luton Airport (LTN)
London Southend Airport (SEN)
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Popular bus stations near Edinburgh
Edinburgh Waverley Bus Station
Edinburgh North Bridge
Edinburgh Waterloo Place
Edinburgh Leith Street Stop JA
Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stop
Popular bus stations near London
London Waterloo Rail Station
London Southwark
London Grosvenor Pl
London Victoria Buckingham Palace Road
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FAQ – How to travel from Edinburgh to London
What’s the distance between Edinburgh and London?
It’s about 539 km (335 miles) from Edinburgh to London.How do I get from Edinburgh to London?
You can travel from Edinburgh to London in 3 different ways: Flights, Trains, Buses.What’s the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to London?
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to London is by Flights, with an average journey time of 3 hours 18 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 4h 38m.Buses takes on average 9h 14m.What’s the cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to London?
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to London is by Buses, with an average price of £32. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Flights costs around £36 on avergae.Trains costs around £41 on average.What are the main departure and arrival points between Edinburgh and London?
When traveling from Edinburgh to London, travelers usually depart from and arrive to the following locations: Flights typically departs from Edinburgh Airport and arrives at London City Airport , Trains typically departs from Waverley and arrives at London Victoria , Buses typically departs from Edinburgh Waverley Bus Station and arrives at London Waterloo Rail Station .When should you book tickets from Edinburgh to London to get the best deal?
Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Edinburgh to London are usually cheapest (March), with an average price of £17 Flights from Edinburgh to London are usually cheapest (Friday), with an average price of £32 Flights from Edinburgh to London are usually cheapest (Thursday), with an average price of £24 .Are Edinburgh and London in the same time zone?
The time difference between Edinburgh and London is 0h.