How to get from Edinburgh to London
On Routavio, Edinburgh to London by flight starts at €23 (price seen on 18 October 2026).
- 536 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 20m
- 40 train departures a day with LNER
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 20m
direct
Flight
€92
Cheapest
1h 25m
direct
Flight
€23
Ground only
7h 35m
direct
Bus
€31
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Edinburgh to London. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 25m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 536 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 18, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
536 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €62Checked Oct 19 | 1h 25mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €26Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 32mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €33Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 7h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€62Checked Oct 191h 25m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€26Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 32m · directSee Train details
- Bus€33Omio catalogue, Oct 207h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Edinburgh to London: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Edinburgh Airport → London Stanstedflight
Ryanair·1h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Edinburgh to London
LNER runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:37 and the last at 19:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNERtrain | 40 | 05:37 | 19:25 |
| FlixBusbus | 6 | 00:15 | 23:40 |
All departuresLNER
- 05:37
- 05:50
- 06:30
- 06:57
- 07:00
- 07:30
- 08:00
- 08:26
- 08:30
- 08:58
- 09:00
- 09:30
- 10:00
- 10:03
- 10:58
- 11:00
- 11:10
- 11:25
- 12:00
- 12:05
- 12:58
- 13:00
- 13:30
- 14:00
- 14:30
- 14:57
- 15:00
- 15:26
- 15:30
- 16:00
- 16:30
- 16:57
- 17:00
- 17:05
- 18:00
- 18:30
- 18:58
- 19:00
- 19:03
- 19:25
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:15
- 00:30
- 10:05
- 12:05
- 21:45
- 23:40
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairEdinburgh Airport-London StanstedSee live options and dates →
easyJetEdinburgh Airport-London StanstedSee live options and dates →
FlixBusEdinburgh - Princes Street-London Borough of CamdenBook →
Ryanair UKEdinburgh Airport-London StanstedSee live options and dates →LNEREdinburgh-LondonBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, easyJet, FlixBus, Ryanair UK, LNER; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Edinburgh to London works
Start with a FR flight from Edinburgh to London, about 1h 25m. In total it's roughly €23 over 1h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Edinburgh to London: common questions
How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to London?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 25m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first train from Edinburgh to London?
The first train with LNER leaves at 05:37 and the last at 19:25, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Edinburgh to London?
40 a day with LNER, between 05:37 and 19:25.
When is the first bus from Edinburgh to London?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:15 and the last at 23:40, from Edinburgh - Princes Street, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Edinburgh to London?
6 a day with FlixBus, between 00:15 and 23:40.
Which station does the bus from Edinburgh to London leave from?
Edinburgh - Princes Street with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is London from Edinburgh?
About 536 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Edinburgh to London cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €23 to €38. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Edinburgh to London?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 25m.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to London?
About 1h 25m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Edinburgh and London?
Edinburgh is EDI and London is STN, so this route is usually written EDI to STN.
Which operators run Edinburgh to London?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, easyJet, FlixBus, Ryanair UK, LNER.
Can you get from Edinburgh to London without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to London?
Usually 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, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Ryanair
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 18 Oct 2026