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

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Buses, Flights and Carpool to London from Edinburgh. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 6 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
8h 40m
£22
£30
50
Train
4h 1m
£53
£69
33
Flight
1h 15m
£17
£137
23

What is the cheapest way to reach London from Edinburgh?

You can reach London with just £17 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.

Wednesday
from £23
Thursday
from £23
Friday
from £22
Saturday
from £22
Sunday
from £17
Monday
from £22
Tuesday
from £17

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • megabus
    8h 55m
    0
    10:30
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    19:25
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £23
  • megabus
    8h 40m
    0
    22:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    07:15
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    12h 5m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    20:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • R Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    06:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    08:00
    London Stansted Airport
    Stansted Coach Station
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £29
  • R Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    13:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    15:00
    London Stansted Airport
    Stansted Coach Station
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £57
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 25m
    0
    06:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    07:45
    London Stansted Airport
    Stansted Coach Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £63
  • Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 41m
    0
    14:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    18:41
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Basic
    from £53
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 18m
    0
    14:30
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    18:48
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Basic
    from £57
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 19m
    0
    15:30
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    19:49
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Basic
    from £57

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • megabus
    9h 25m
    0
    10:30
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    19:55
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £23
  • megabus
    9h 10m
    0
    22:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    07:45
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    12h 5m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    20:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 25m
    0
    06:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    07:45
    London Stansted Airport
    Stansted Coach Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £43
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 20m
    0
    06:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    07:25
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £43
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 25m
    0
    15:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    16:45
    London Stansted Airport
    Stansted Coach Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £58
  • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 41m
    0
    14:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    18:41
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Basic
    from £68
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 38m
    0
    15:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    19:38
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Basic
    from £68
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 38m
    0
    16:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    20:38
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Basic
    from £68

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • megabus
    11h 20m
    0
    01:45
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    13:05
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    0
    megabus
    Basic
    £22
  • National Express
    12h 25m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    21:10
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    10h 45m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    21:20
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £45
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 25m
    0
    06:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    07:45
    London Stansted Airport
    Stansted Coach Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £45
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 20m
    0
    06:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    07:40
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £45
  • R Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    06:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    08:05
    London Stansted Airport
    Stansted Coach Station
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £46
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    5h 14m
    0
    05:40
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    10:54
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £57
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 53m
    0
    05:40
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    10:33
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £57
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 58m
    0
    05:40
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    10:38
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £59

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • megabus
    11h 20m
    0
    01:45
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    13:05
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    0
    megabus
    Basic
    £22
  • National Express
    10h 45m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    21:20
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    9h 55m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    20:30
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • R Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    06:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    07:25
    London Stansted Airport
    Stansted Coach Station
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £50
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 25m
    0
    06:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    07:25
    London Stansted Airport
    Stansted Coach Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £56
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    18:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    19:55
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £68
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Lumo
    4h 22m
    0
    15:26
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    19:48
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    Lumo
    Basic
    from £58
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 38m
    0
    14:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    18:38
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Basic
    from £75
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 22m
    0
    14:30
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    18:52
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Basic
    from £75

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • R Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    06:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    08:00
    London Stansted Airport
    Stansted Coach Station
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £17
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 25m
    0
    06:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    07:30
    London Stansted Airport
    Stansted Coach Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £43
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    11:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    12:50
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £59
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • megabus
    11h 20m
    0
    01:45
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    13:05
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    0
    megabus
    Basic
    £22
  • National Express
    12h 25m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    21:10
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33
  • Scottish Citylink
    8h 55m
    0
    10:30
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    19:25
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Basic
    £38
  • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 19m
    0
    14:30
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    18:49
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Basic
    from £79
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 31m
    0
    14:50
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    19:21
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Basic
    from £79
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 42m
    0
    15:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    19:42
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Basic
    from £79

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • megabus
    11h 20m
    0
    01:45
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    13:05
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    0
    megabus
    Basic
    £22
  • National Express
    12h 25m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    21:10
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    10h 45m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    21:20
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • R Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    06:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    08:05
    London Stansted Airport
    Stansted Coach Station
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £24
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 20m
    0
    07:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    08:20
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £26
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 25m
    0
    06:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    07:25
    London Stansted Airport
    Stansted Coach Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £27
  • Cheapest Trains Monday

  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 41m
    0
    14:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    18:41
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Basic
    from £73
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 38m
    0
    15:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    19:38
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Basic
    from £73
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 38m
    0
    16:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    20:38
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Basic
    from £73

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • R Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    06:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    07:25
    London Stansted Airport
    Stansted Coach Station
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £17
  • R Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    16:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    18:00
    London Stansted Airport
    Stansted Coach Station
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £17
  • R Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    12:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    14:00
    London Stansted Airport
    Stansted Coach Station
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £19
  • Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • megabus
    9h 25m
    0
    10:30
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    19:55
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £25
  • megabus
    9h 10m
    0
    22:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    07:45
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    10h 45m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    21:20
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 38m
    0
    16:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    20:38
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Basic
    from £53
  • Lumo
    4h 23m
    0
    09:24
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    13:47
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    Lumo
    Basic
    from £59
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 38m
    0
    09:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    13:38
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Basic
    from £61

What are the fastest trips from Edinburgh to London?

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

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

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    15:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    16:55
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £86
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    21:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    22:25
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £92
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 20m
    0
    07:15
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    08:35
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £89
  • Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 18m
    0
    14:30
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    18:48
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Basic
    from £57
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 19m
    0
    15:30
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    19:49
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Basic
    from £57
  • Lumo
    4h 23m
    0
    09:24
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    13:47
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    Lumo
    Basic
    from £63
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • megabus
    8h 40m
    0
    22:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    07:15
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £23
  • megabus
    8h 55m
    0
    10:30
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    19:25
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    9h 20m
    0
    11:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    20:55
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    21:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    22:55
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £66
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    17:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    19:00
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £82
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    15:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    16:45
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £107
  • Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Lumo
    4h 23m
    0
    09:24
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    13:47
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    Lumo
    Basic
    from £73
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 38m
    0
    15:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    19:38
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Basic
    from £68
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 38m
    0
    16:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    20:38
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Basic
    from £68
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • megabus
    9h 10m
    0
    22:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    07:45
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £23
  • megabus
    9h 25m
    0
    10:30
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    19:55
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £23
  • Scottish Citylink
    9h 25m
    0
    10:30
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    19:55
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Basic
    £38

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    21:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    22:20
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £80
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    18:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    19:20
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £98
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 20m
    0
    19:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    21:10
    London Stansted Airport
    Stansted Coach Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £88
  • Fastest Trains Friday

  • Lumo
    4h 23m
    0
    09:24
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    13:47
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    Lumo
    Basic
    from £77
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 53m
    0
    05:40
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    10:33
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £57
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 58m
    0
    05:40
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    10:38
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £59
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    9h 20m
    0
    11:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    20:55
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45
  • National Express
    10h 45m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    21:20
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £45
  • megabus
    11h 20m
    0
    01:45
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    13:05
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    0
    megabus
    Basic
    £22

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    18:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    19:55
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £68
  • British Airways
    1h 20m
    0
    20:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    21:55
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £211
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 20m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:25
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £91
  • Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Lumo
    4h 22m
    0
    15:26
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    19:48
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    Lumo
    Basic
    from £58
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 22m
    0
    14:30
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    18:52
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Basic
    from £75
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 38m
    0
    14:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    18:38
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Basic
    from £75
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Scottish Citylink
    9h 25m
    0
    10:30
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    19:55
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Basic
    £38
  • National Express
    9h 55m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    20:30
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    10h 45m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    21:20
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    11:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    12:50
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £59
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    15:15
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    16:30
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £92
  • British Airways
    1h 20m
    0
    19:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    21:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £173
  • Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Lumo
    4h 1m
    0
    10:54
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    14:55
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    Lumo
    Basic
    from £84
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 19m
    0
    14:30
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    18:49
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Basic
    from £79
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 31m
    0
    14:50
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    19:21
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Basic
    from £79
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Scottish Citylink
    8h 40m
    0
    22:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    07:15
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Basic
    £38
  • Scottish Citylink
    8h 55m
    0
    10:30
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    19:25
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Basic
    £38
  • megabus
    11h 20m
    0
    01:45
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    13:05
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    0
    megabus
    Basic
    £22

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    21:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    22:55
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £37
  • British Airways
    1h 20m
    0
    18:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    19:55
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £145
  • British Airways
    1h 20m
    0
    19:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    20:55
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £145
  • Fastest Trains Monday

  • Lumo
    4h 23m
    0
    09:24
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    13:47
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    Lumo
    Basic
    from £74
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 38m
    0
    15:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    19:38
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Basic
    from £73
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 38m
    0
    16:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    20:38
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Basic
    from £73
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    9h 20m
    0
    11:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    20:55
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £37
  • National Express
    10h 45m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    21:20
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • megabus
    11h 20m
    0
    01:45
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    13:05
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    0
    megabus
    Basic
    £22

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    19:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    21:00
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £28
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 15m
    0
    15:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    16:55
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £37
  • British Airways
    1h 20m
    0
    19:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    20:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £140
  • Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Lumo
    4h 23m
    0
    09:24
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    13:47
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    Lumo
    Basic
    from £59
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 38m
    0
    16:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    20:38
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Basic
    from £53
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 38m
    0
    09:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    13:38
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Basic
    from £61
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • megabus
    9h 10m
    0
    22:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    07:45
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    9h 20m
    0
    11:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    20:55
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • megabus
    9h 25m
    0
    10:30
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    19:55
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £25
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Edinburgh to London

What are the most popular stations in Edinburgh and London?

In Edinburgh, you will usually depart from St Andrew's House Station, Waverley Train Station or Haymarket Station, while in London you will be arriving at Euston Station, Stratford Coach Station or Waterloo, 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 London from Edinburgh? With 30 connections between 6 Train, Bus, 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 Edinburgh and London, you can pay as low as £17 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 EasyJet Airline: you will get to London 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 Edinburgh and London are EasyJet Airline, British Airways and BA CityFlyer, 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 Edinburgh and London 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 Broomhouse or to Belsize Park, and look at flights from Edinburgh Airport, and landing at Rochester 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 Edinburgh to London?

The most popular companies between Edinburgh and London, are EasyJet Airline, British Airways and BA CityFlyer. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: megabus, National Express, FlixBus and 1 more.

Train companies: London North Eastern Railway (LNER) and Lumo

Airlines: EasyJet Airline, British Airways, BA CityFlyer and 6 more.

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

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

FAQs about the trip from Edinburgh to London

How can I reach London from Edinburgh?

Every day, there are on average 30 connections between Train, Bus, Flight and Carpool, with which you can get to London from Edinburgh.

How far is London from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh and London is 533.7 km.

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

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 Edinburgh to London?

You can get to London with just £17 by taking a Flight from R Airlines.

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

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 London in just 1h 15m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline.

More routes to Edinburgh and to London

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

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