How to Get from Edinburgh to Heathrow
Edinburgh to Heathrow is 534 km in a straight line.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Edinburgh to Heathrow by price and travel time (route calculated on 4 November 2026).
- Fastest: flight, 6h 05m
Compare the ways to get there. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 4 November 2026.
Start with the Whole Journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Edinburgh to Heathrow: flight, bus, train. The two cities are about 534 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 4 November 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
534 km in a straight line
Which Way Suits You?
| Transport | Ticket price | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €57Our estimate, not a fare we saw | 6h 05m2 transfers | See Flight details |
| Train | €64Our estimate, not a fare we saw | 6h 18m2 transfers | See Train details |
- Flight€57Our estimate, not a fare we saw6h 05m · 2 transfersSee Flight details
- Train€64Our estimate, not a fare we saw6h 18m · 2 transfersSee Train details
These figures come from different days, and some are our estimates. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Edinburgh to Heathrow: Cheapest or Fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Edinburgh Airport → Bristol Airportflight1h 26m
- 2Bristol Airport → London Heathrowbus
FlixBus·1h 59m - 3London Heathrow → HeathrowbusAirport shuttle bus·35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which Date Should You Go?
An amount is a fare we saw earlier; with "around" in front it is our estimate. Neither is a live offer. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departure and Arrival
Ticket Prices on This Route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Nov 9.
Operators Seen on These Journeys
FlixBusBristol Airport-London HeathrowBook →Airport shuttle busLondon Heathrow-Heathrow, London-London HeathrowBook →LNEREdinburgh-LondonBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Airport shuttle bus, LNER.
How the Trip from Edinburgh to Heathrow Works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 4 November 2026. Start with a flight from Edinburgh to Bristol, about 1h 26m. Transfer in Bristol and continue by FlixBus bus on to London (1h 59m). Transfer in London and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Heathrow (35 min). In total it's roughly €57 over 6h 5m, 2 transfers.
Where to Stay
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Edinburgh to Heathrow: Common Questions
Is there a bus from Edinburgh to Heathrow?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Heathrow from Edinburgh?
About 534 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Edinburgh to Heathrow?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus, Airport shuttle bus, LNER.
What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Heathrow?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and Method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables. The price here is our estimate, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus, Airport shuttle bus, LNER
Route calculated: 4 Nov 2026