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London to Edinburgh
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Compare prices to get from London to Edinburgh
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£22|7h 50m
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Lumo05:45
4h 12m
09:57
London Kings CrossWaverley
£25
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LNER13:30
4h 5m
17:35
London Kings CrossWaverley
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Lumo10:15
4h 23m
14:38
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Lumo12:15
4h 17m
16:32
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- Prices shown from London to Edinburgh are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare flights, trains, and buses from London to Edinburgh
The cheapest way to get from London to Edinburgh costs only £21 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 2h 34m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Trains
Average price £41
Average duration4h 33m
Departure Time16:00 - 23:35
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Flights Fastest
Average price £46
Average duration2h 34m
Departure Time05:55 - 21:55
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Buses Cheapest
Average price £21
Average duration10h 6m
Departure Time19:40 - 08:44
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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 London to Edinburgh?
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from London to Edinburgh?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from London to Edinburgh is Friday, with an average price of £26.
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What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from London to Edinburgh?
Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from London to Edinburgh is March, with an average price of £17. The most expensive month is usually May, with average prices reaching £26.
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What is the cheapest day to travel from London to Edinburgh by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from London to Edinburgh is Friday, with an average price of £21.
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From London to Edinburgh: Travel Information
Find stations and airports near London and Edinburgh
Popular train stations near London
London Victoria
London Charing Cross
London Underground Zone U1
London Waterloo
London Waterloo
Popular train stations near Edinburgh
Waverley
Haymarket
Slateford
Newcraighall
Brunstane
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 airports near Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Dundee Airport (DND) Nearby
Popular bus stations near London
London Waterloo Rail Station
London Southwark
London Grosvenor Pl
London Victoria Buckingham Palace Road
Stop 6
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
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FAQ – How to travel from London to Edinburgh
What’s the distance between London and Edinburgh?
It’s about 539 km (335 miles) from London to Edinburgh.How do I get from London to Edinburgh?
You can travel from London to Edinburgh in 3 different ways: Flights, Trains, Buses.What’s the fastest way to get from London to Edinburgh?
The fastest way to get from London to Edinburgh is by Flights, with an average journey time of 2 hours 34 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 4h 33m.Buses takes on average 10h 6m.What’s the cheapest way to travel from London to Edinburgh?
The cheapest way to get from London to Edinburgh is by Buses, with an average price of £21. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around £41 on avergae.Flights costs around £46 on average.What are the main departure and arrival points between London and Edinburgh?
When traveling from London to Edinburgh, travelers usually depart from and arrive to the following locations: Flights typically departs from London City Airport and arrives at Edinburgh Airport , Trains typically departs from London Victoria and arrives at Waverley , Buses typically departs from London Waterloo Rail Station and arrives at Edinburgh Waverley Bus Station .When should you book tickets from London to Edinburgh 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 London to Edinburgh are usually cheapest (March), with an average price of £17 Flights from London to Edinburgh are usually cheapest (Friday), with an average price of £26 Flights from London to Edinburgh are usually cheapest (Friday), with an average price of £21 .Are London and Edinburgh in the same time zone?
The time difference between London and Edinburgh is 0h.