How to get from Edinburgh to London
A real 2-leg route: train, bus. Door to door 7h 53m, from €102.
We compared the ways to travel from Edinburgh to London. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h 53m by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 536 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
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 → ManchestertrainTransPennine Express·3h 32m
- 2Manchester → London Borough of Camdenbus
FlixBus·3h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Edinburgh to London: train, bus
How the trip from Edinburgh to London works
Start with a TransPennine Express train from Edinburgh to Manchester, about 3h 32m. Transfer in Manchester and continue by FlixBus bus on to London Borough of Camden (3h 45m). In total it's roughly €102 over 7h 53m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to London
DepartureEdinburgh
Change hereManchesterWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 3
Who runs Edinburgh to London
On this route you travel with TransPennine Express, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Edinburgh to London: common questions
How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to London?+−
The most useful route takes about 7h 53m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
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?+−
The best price in our latest search was €102. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Edinburgh to London?+−
On this route you travel with 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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