How to get from Edinburgh to London
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
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 is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 6, 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 | €22Checked Sep 6 | 1h 25mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €40Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 4h 32mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €102Reading date not recorded | 7h 53m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€22Checked Sep 61h 25m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€40Omio catalogue, Sep 94h 32m · directSee Train details
- Bus€102Reading date not recorded7h 53m · 1 transferSee 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?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Edinburgh Airport → London Stanstedflight
easyJet·1h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Edinburgh to London
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€19October 2026
€18Departures from Edinburgh to London
LNER runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:37 and the last at 19:03.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNERtrain | 40 | 05:37 | 19:03 |
| FlixBusbus | 6 | 00:15 | 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 Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
easyJetEdinburgh Airport-London StanstedSee live options and dates →LNEREdinburgh-LondonBook →TransPennine ExpressEdinburgh-ManchesterBook →
FlixBusManchester-London Borough of CamdenBook →On this route you travel with easyJet, LNER, TransPennine Express, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Edinburgh to London works
Start with a U2 flight from Edinburgh to London, about 1h 25m. In total it's roughly €22 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.
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 €22 to €102. 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 easyJet, LNER, TransPennine Express, FlixBus.
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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