London to Edinburgh

London to Edinburgh

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Best Options

 
$29
 
 
$1,749

Other Options

London to Edinburgh Schedule

London to Edinburgh Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Transferz Business 3pax Any time£ 996.12
EasyJet Economy #U2656507:45 - 09:10£ 72.89
British Airways Economy #BA143809:25 - 10:50£ 316.76
British Airways Economy #BA143610:30 - 12:00£ 422.77
British Airways Economy #BA144813:50 - 15:15£ 117.13
EasyJet Economy #U280915:55 - 17:25£ 113.78
EasyJet Economy #U231217:15 - 18:30£ 89.78
EasyJet Economy #U281518:45 - 20:15£ 100.24
British Airways Economy #BA145020:50 - 22:15£ 77.69
Megabus Standard AC 23:00 - 21:19£ 63.91

Transportation from London to Edinburgh

Facts about the transport from London to Edinburgh

Cheapest Transport$29
Fastest Transport1h 15m
Earliest Departure6:36 AM
Latest Departure11:30 PM
Departures per day88
Distance675 kilometers
Transport CompaniesEasyJet, Megabus, National Express

How to get from London to Edinburgh

Travelling between London and Edinburgh is possible by Flight, bus and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 1,748.20 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 28.76.

How long does it take to get from London to Edinburgh?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 26 hours to travel between London and Edinburgh depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between London and Edinburgh. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 15m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 1h 4m to reach Edinburgh.

How much does it cost to get from London to Edinburgh?

Travelling between London and Edinburgh can be as cheap as USD 28.76 if you opt for a Megabus bus and as expensive as USD 1,748.20 if you buy a Transferz taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between London and Edinburgh ?

  • 60 from London to Edinburgh starting from 06:36 Paddington Railway Station until 23:30 Victoria Bus Station
  • 7 from London to Edinburgh starting from 07:15 London Luton Airport until 18:30 London Luton Airport
  • 21 from London to Edinburgh starting from 00:00 London Luton Airport until 00:00 London Luton Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from London to Edinburgh.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from London to Edinburgh, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 56.32.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between London and Edinburgh

EasyJet

Bus

Travelling from London to Edinburgh overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between London and Edinburgh

Megabus, National Express

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between London and Edinburgh

Transferz

What is the most popular transport to get from London to Edinburgh?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 57% decided to fly
  • 43% opted for a bus