How to get from London to Edinburgh
A real 3-leg route: train. Door to door 6h 47m, from €114.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Edinburgh. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 47m by train, 2 transfers. 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.
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 → CrewetrainAvanti West Coast·1h 40m
- 2Crewe → CarlisletrainAvanti West Coast·1h 52m
- 3Carlisle → EdinburghtrainTransPennine Express·1h 16m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from London to Edinburgh: train, bus
How the trip from London to Edinburgh works
Start with a Avanti West Coast train from London to Crewe, about 1h 40m. Transfer in Crewe and continue by Avanti West Coast train on to Carlisle (1h 52m). Transfer in Carlisle and continue by TransPennine Express train on to Edinburgh (1h 16m). In total it's roughly €114 over 6h 47m, 2 transfers.
Along the way to Edinburgh
DepartureLondonWhat 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 Fri, Sep 4
Who runs London to Edinburgh
On this route you travel with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
London to Edinburgh: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Edinburgh?+−
The most useful route takes about 6h 47m by train, 2 transfers.
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?+−
The best price in our latest search was €114. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run London to Edinburgh?+−
On this route you travel with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express.
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.
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