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Compare train, coach and flight for London to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 534 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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$147 Average Price | $55 Average Price Cheapest | $128 Average Price |
4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom London to Edinburgh
How to get to Edinburgh from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Edinburgh is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:00 AM9h35London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)5:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$451One-way0 changes
Cheapest
- FlixBus1:05 PM8h40London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)9:45 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$421One-way0 changes
Fastest
- U23149:35 PM1h15London Stansted Airport10:50 PMEdinburgh Airport$2051One-way0 changes
Other options
C0815512:14 PM4h21London Kings Cross (KGX)4:35 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$871One-way0 changes
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W029336:43 AM5h37London Euston (EUS)12:20 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$811One-way1 change- C081692:15 PM4h17London Kings Cross (KGX)6:32 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$931One-way0 changes
- FlixBus12:30 PM9h15London, Victoria Coach Station9:45 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$421One-way0 changes
- FlixBus7:30 AM10h05London, Victoria Coach Station5:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$451One-way0 changes
- FlixBus12:25 AM7h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)8:15 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$431One-way0 changes
- U26019:55 AM1h20London Luton Airport11:15 AMEdinburgh Airport$1041One-way0 changes
- U23027:55 AM1h20London Luton Airport9:15 AMEdinburgh Airport$1121One-way0 changes
- U28296:10 AM1h30London Gatwick Airport7:40 AMEdinburgh Airport$1071One-way0 changes
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