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Compare train, coach 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 coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 20m. 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 coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £45.
Distance: 534 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£108 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest | £94 Average Price |
4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom London to Edinburgh
How to get to Edinburgh from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Edinburgh is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus13:058h40London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)21:45Edinburgh, Bus Station£501One-way0 changes
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus23:5911h42London, Victoria Coach Station11:41Edinburgh, Drum Brae South£491One-way1 change
Fastest
BA146621:501h15London Heathrow Airport23:05Edinburgh Airport£2381One-way0 changes
Other options
- C410528:304h08London Kings Cross (KGX)12:38Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1051One-way0 changes
- Y119308:034h29London Kings Cross (KGX)12:32Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1071One-way0 changes
- Y119319:304h08London Kings Cross (KGX)13:38Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1251One-way0 changes
- FlixBus12:309h15London, Victoria Coach Station21:45Edinburgh, Bus Station£501One-way0 changes
- FlixBus23:598h16London, Victoria Coach Station8:15Edinburgh, Bus Station£591One-way0 changes
- FlixBus · FlixBus13:0510h09London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)23:14Edinburgh, Drum Brae South£581One-way1 change
- U28088:201h30London Gatwick Airport9:50Edinburgh Airport£1441One-way0 changes
- U26017:151h20London Luton Airport8:35Edinburgh Airport£1441One-way0 changes
- U28297:051h30London Gatwick Airport8:35Edinburgh Airport£1481One-way0 changes
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Travelling from London to Edinburgh
There are a number of options when travelling between London and Edinburgh. The distance between the two major cities is 650 kilometers, and so flying is often the quickest option, taking an average of 1.5 hours. The train usually takes around 5 hours, while the bus can take between 8 and 11 hours. Some overnight bus and train sleeper services are also available.
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Quick Guide to Edinburgh
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Must Know: | The best way to see the city is by foot - explore the difference between Edinburgh's enchanting Medieval Old Town and the elegant Georgian New Town. |
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Must See: | Check out Edinburgh Castle and the Botanical Gardens. |
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Must Do: | Be sure to head up towards Arthur's Seat, the main peak of a group of mountains with beautiful views over the whole city - definitely worth the hike. |
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Did you know? | Edinburgh has more trees per head than any other city in the UK and is home to 112 parks. |
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- Our Travel Guide to Edinburgh
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Edinburgh:
A flight is £4 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from London to Edinburgh costing on average £22.
A flight is £27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Edinburgh costing on average £45.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 7m.
Coach takes on average 7h 50m.
- Around 36 flights per day.
- Around 23 coaches 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, coach 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).
- Coaches mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, easyJet, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Transpennine Express, Lumo to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink to go to Edinburgh by coach.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Ryanair, BAR Aviation , Brussels Airlines to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- 7 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, easyJet, Caledonian Sleeper, Lumo.
- 13 direct coaches per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink.
- 26 direct flights per day with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Ryanair.
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