How to get from London to Edinburgh
On Routavio you can compare the ways from London to Edinburgh by price and travel time.
- 536 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 15m
- 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 15m
direct
Flight
€168
Cheapest
7h 50m
direct
Bus
€32
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Edinburgh. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 30m, 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 | €151Checked Oct 18 | 1h 30mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €43Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 30mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €31Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 7h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€151Checked Oct 181h 30m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€43Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 30m · directSee Train details
- Bus€31Omio catalogue, Oct 207h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Edinburgh: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London Gatwick → Edinburgh Airportflight
easyJet·1h 30m
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 London to Edinburgh
LNER runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:45 and the last at 21:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNERtrain | 40 | 05:45 | 21:15 |
| FlixBusbus | 17 | 00:00 | 23:55 |
All departuresLNER
- 05:45
- 05:48
- 06:30
- 06:33
- 07:03
- 07:30
- 08:03
- 08:30
- 08:40
- 09:03
- 09:30
- 10:03
- 10:15
- 10:30
- 10:40
- 11:03
- 11:30
- 12:03
- 12:14
- 12:30
- 12:40
- 13:03
- 13:30
- 14:03
- 14:15
- 14:30
- 14:40
- 15:03
- 15:30
- 16:00
- 16:30
- 16:40
- 17:03
- 17:30
- 18:00
- 18:30
- 19:00
- 19:30
- 20:03
- 21:15
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:00
- 00:25
- 00:30
- 00:55
- 00:59
- 01:25
- 08:30
- 09:00
- 12:00
- 12:40
- 21:30
- 22:30
- 22:55
- 23:00
- 23:30
- 23:55
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
easyJetLondon Gatwick-Edinburgh Airport, London Stansted-Edinburgh AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusLondon Borough of Camden-Edinburgh - Princes StreetBook →LNERLondon-EdinburghBook →On this route you travel with easyJet, FlixBus, LNER; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Edinburgh works
Start with a easyJet flight from London to Edinburgh, about 1h 30m. In total it's roughly €151 over 1h 30m, direct, no transfers.
London to Edinburgh: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Edinburgh?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 30m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first train from London to Edinburgh?
The first train with LNER leaves at 05:45 and the last at 21:15, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from London to Edinburgh?
40 a day with LNER, between 05:45 and 21:15.
When is the first bus from London to Edinburgh?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:00 and the last at 23:55, from London Finchley Road, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from London to Edinburgh?
17 a day with FlixBus, between 00:00 and 23:55.
Which station does the bus from London to Edinburgh leave from?
London Finchley Road with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Edinburgh from London?
About 536 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Edinburgh cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €32 to €46. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from London to Edinburgh?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 30m.
How long is the flight from London to Edinburgh?
About 1h 30m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for London and Edinburgh?
London is LGW and Edinburgh is EDI, so this route is usually written LGW to EDI.
Which operators run London to Edinburgh?
On this route you travel with easyJet, FlixBus, LNER.
Can you get from London to Edinburgh without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 06m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Edinburgh?
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: easyJet
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 18 Oct 2026