How to get from London to Edinburgh
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 London to Edinburgh. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 20m, 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 8, 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 | €20Checked Sep 8 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €53Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 4h 25mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €83Reading date not recorded | 14h 32m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€20Checked Sep 81h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€53Omio catalogue, Sep 94h 25m · directSee Train details
- Bus€83Reading date not recorded14h 32m · 2 transfersSee 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?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London Stansted → Edinburgh Airportflight
Ryanair UK·1h 20m
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, London to Edinburgh
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€40October 2026
€18Departures from London to Edinburgh
LNER runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:45 and the last at 20:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNERtrain | 40 | 05:45 | 20:30 |
| FlixBusbus | 14 | 00:30 | 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 Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
Ryanair UKLondon Stansted-Edinburgh AirportSee live options and dates →
easyJetLondon Stansted-Edinburgh AirportSee live options and dates →LNERLondon-EdinburghBook →Avanti West CoastLondon-ManchesterBook →
FlixBusManchester-Glasgow, Glasgow-Edinburgh Haymarket Station NorthBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair UK, easyJet, LNER, Avanti West Coast, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Edinburgh works
Start with a Ryanair UK flight from London to Edinburgh, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €20 over 1h 20m, 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 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
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 €20 to €83. 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 20m.
How long is the flight from London to Edinburgh?
About 1h 20m, 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 STN and Edinburgh is EDI, so this route is usually written STN to EDI.
Which operators run London to Edinburgh?
On this route you travel with Ryanair UK, easyJet, LNER, Avanti West Coast, FlixBus.
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.
Where to next
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