London to Edinburgh by train, bus, flight, taxi from GBP 24

London to Edinburgh Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver	Minivan 7pax	Any time	+7h	$1,521.38
Flight	Pegasus Airlines	Economy	00:20	14:10	$509.80
Bus	National Express	Standard AC	02:00	16:50	$70.62	4.0
Flight	Jet2	Economy	05:55	13:40	$121.54
Flight	British Airways	Economy	06:15	07:40	$131.98
Flight	SAS	Economy	06:40	19:50	$190.74
Flight	British Airways	Economy	07:00	08:25	$371.98
Flight	British Airways	Economy	07:25	11:15	$381.23
Flight	British Airways	Economy	07:45	11:15	$240.10
Train	Rail Delivery Group	Standard Premier	08:01	13:05	$1,325.74
Train	London Overground	Standard	08:17	14:11	$538.80
Train	UK Rail Connections	Standard Premier	08:34	15:33	$1,349.50
Flight	British Airways	Economy	08:50	16:15	$590.22
Train	UK Rail Connections	Standard	09:07	14:27	$389.10
Train	Rail Delivery Group	Standard	09:24	15:18	$404.49
Flight	British Airways	Economy	09:40	11:00	$341.98
Train	Rail Delivery Group	Standard	09:56	16:20	$403.75
Flight	British Airways	Economy	10:15	16:15	$455.34
Train	UK Rail Connections	Standard Premier	10:36	17:42	$1,110.99
Train	UK Rail Connections	Standard	10:53	16:18	$355.81

How to get from London to Edinburgh

When you want to get from London to Edinburgh, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Flight
Bus
Train
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 1,848.97. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 32.32.

How much does it cost to get from London to Edinburgh?

The cost of the trip from London to Edinburgh varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is FlixBus: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 32.32 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 1,848.97.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from London to Edinburgh:

Plane tickets - USD 26.67 to USD 452.05;
Bus tickets - USD 32.00 to USD 82.68;
Train tickets - USD 61.34 to USD 246.69;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 1,100.12 to USD 1,849.54.

How many trips per day are there between London and Edinburgh?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

Buses start plying the route from 00:25 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:59. There are 31 available bus trips every day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from London to Edinburgh any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from London to Edinburgh. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 26.67.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from London to Edinburgh

British Airways, British Airways, British Airways, EasyJet, EasyJet, EasyJet, EasyJet UK, Ryanair UK, Ryanair UK

Buses

Taking a bus from London to Edinburgh is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from London to Edinburgh. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 1,100.12.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from London to Edinburgh

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from London to Edinburgh? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

81% users enjoyed a train ride.
17% decided to go for a bus.
2% users took a plane.

Transportation from London to Edinburgh

Facts about the transport from London to Edinburgh

Cheapest Transport	$27
Fastest Transport	1h 15m
Earliest Departure	12:25 AM
Latest Departure	11:59 PM
Departures per day	34
Distance	888 kilometers
Transport Companies	Avanti West Coast, British Airways, British Airways, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, EasyJet, EasyJet, EasyJet, FlixBus, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, National Express, National Transfer Services Edinburg, Ryanair UK

Popular Routes

London to Edinburgh