London to Edinburgh by plane
Travelling from London to Edinburgh by plane takes about 1h 30m, run by easyJet. A cheaper option we found is bus, at €32. The flight is still the quickest.
A closer look at the Flight journey
What follows describes one observed route. It does not mean this is the fastest option on the line.
- Observed fare
- €151
- Total journey
- 1h 30m
- Change
- direct
- Operator
- easyJet
Checked Oct 18 · Not checked for your date
Flight only
The journey, step by step
- 1London Gatwick to Edinburgh Airport
easyJet1h 30mThe exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.
This is the time in the air. We have not computed the door to door total, which adds getting to the airport and back.
London to Edinburgh flights by date
The cheapest one-way fare we have seen for each day. Price and seats are confirmed in the flight search.
- Wed, Oct 21 · 08:55easyJet · direct · 1h 20mseen Sun, Sep 27€26See flights
- Thu, Oct 22 · 07:55easyJet · direct · 1h 20mseen Sun, Sep 27€47See flights
- Fri, Oct 23 · 08:15easyJet · direct · 1h 20mseen Sun, Sep 27€77See flights
- Sun, Oct 25 · 07:40Ryanair UK · direct · 1h 20mseen Sun, Sep 27€64See flights
- Mon, Oct 26 · 21:30easyJet · direct · 1h 15mseen Sun, Sep 27€32See flights
- Tue, Oct 27 · 21:35easyJet · direct · 1h 15mseen Sun, Sep 27€40See flights
- Wed, Oct 28 · 18:20Ryanair UK · direct · 1h 20mseen Sun, Sep 27€25See flights
- Thu, Oct 29 · 18:30Ryanair UK · direct · 1h 20mseen Sun, Sep 27€22See flights
- Fri, Oct 30 · 22:30Ryanair UK · direct · 1h 20mseen Sun, Sep 27€20See flights
- Sat, Oct 31 · 22:25Ryanair UK · direct · 1h 20mseen Sun, Sep 27€20See flights
- Sun, Nov 1 · 20:30Ryanair UK · direct · 1h 20mseen Sat, Sep 26€20See flights
- Mon, Nov 2 · 15:40Ryanair UK · direct · 1h 20mseen Sat, Sep 26€20See flights
- Tue, Nov 3 · 19:30Ryanair UK · direct · 1h 20mseen Sat, Sep 26€20See flights
- Wed, Nov 4 · 18:15easyJet · direct · 1h 15mseen Sat, Sep 26€26See flights
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.
Flight facts for this route
These come from the timetables and station records we hold for the flight only. A line we cannot back with data is left out.
- Good to know
- Direct flight, no change on the way.
Before you travel
Which airports?
The airports are in this record; the terminal, the gate and the trip to the airport are not. Confirm the terminal on your own ticket.
Check-in and security
The flight time covers the airborne part only. Allow separate time for reaching the airport, check-in, security and the journey on arrival.
Baggage and ticket conditions
Baggage allowance and ticket conditions depend on the provider you choose and the fare type. This record holds neither, so check the change and cancellation terms before you buy.
Accessibility
Accessibility services and facilities are not in this record. Contact the operator before travelling for current information.
Other ways to travel
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €43Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 30mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €31Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 7h 50mdirect | See Bus 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.
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
London to Edinburgh by plane: common questions
How long does London to Edinburgh take by plane?
About 1h 30m, with no transfer.
How much is a flight ticket from London to Edinburgh?
The best price in our latest check was €151. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the flight from London to Edinburgh?
easyJet. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the flight or the bus better?
The bus is cheaper at €32. The flight wins on journey time.
Where else this route goes
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