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Edinburgh, Scotland to, London, England

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Explore 3 transport mode(s) with direct connections from Edinburgh, Scotland to, London, England. Click the icons below for more details.

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01hr 15min

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Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 5.8mi / 9.3km from city center.

Heathrow Airport (LHR): 14.46mi / 23.27km from city center.

Gatwick Airport (LGW): 24.46mi / 39.36km from city center.

Luton Airport (LTN): 27.35mi / 44.02km from city center.

Stansted Airport (STN): 30.25mi / 48.69km from city center.

Southend Airport (SEN): 24.87mi / 40.02km from city center.

City Airport (LCY): 9mi / 14.4km from city center.

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04hr 18min

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Edinburgh Waverley Train Station 0.2mi / 0.32km from city center.

Euston 1.7mi / 2.7km from city center.

King's Cross 2.1mi / 3.3km from city center.

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07hr 50min

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Edinburgh Bus Station 0.3mi / 0.48km from city center.

Victoria Coach Station 1.48mi / 2.39km from city center.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and London, England is #distance

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh, Scotland to London, England is to fly, and the travel time is approximately 01hr 15min. This is excluding time spent traveling to/from the airport and the check-in process.

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh, Scotland to London, England is the train, with the quickest scheduled service taking 04hr 18min.

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh, Scotland to London, England is the bus, with the quickest scheduled service taking 07hr 50min.

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh, Scotland to London, England is to take a ferry, with the quickest scheduled service taking 06hr 34min.

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh, Scotland to London, England is to take a helicopter, which takes about 06hr 34min.

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh, Scotland to London, England is to take a taxi. It takes about 06hr 34min, allowing for traffic delays.

Yes, there is a direct train from Edinburgh, Scotland to London, England and the fastest travel time is 04hr 18min.

Yes, it is possible to travel by bus from Edinburgh, Scotland to London, England and the travel time is 07hr 50min.

The most sustainable travel option is the #envtransport_type with a carbon emissions forecast of 10 per per passenger per journey.

Carpooling, also known as carsharing, allows individuals to share their vehicle with others. It may be used as an alternative to public transport. You are likely to find a ride on this route. To find out more and book online, click here.

City Airport is the closest to London, England located 9mi/ 14.48km from the city center.

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The most frequent options are trains, with more than 36 daily services. However, schedules may vary on weekends, holidays and high/low seasons.

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