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ITLondon to Edinburgh Train & Bus Tickets
From London (United Kingdom) to Edinburgh (United Kingdom) · about 534 km
See prices for London → Edinburgh
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for London to Edinburgh, side by side.
| Bus | |
|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €30.98 for travel on 10 Nov 2026 (seen 27 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 9 h 20 min (66 journeys) |
| Sold by | FlixBus |
| Departures per day listed | 12 (median of 4 days) |
No recent train fares were seen for this route; search a date to check.
Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
London to Edinburgh: what to expect
London and Edinburgh are about 534 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is a domestic route within United Kingdom, so no border formalities are required. At 534 km this is a long-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap London–Edinburgh tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Thursday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €32.31, across 3 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Edinburgh
- The Edinburgh Fringe is described as the world's largest annual international arts festival. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Edinburgh's Arthur's Seat is the remains of a volcano dating from the Carboniferous period. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Edinburgh's Scott Monument design came from an unlikely entrant, joiner and self-taught architect George Meikle Kemp, who used the pseudonym "John Morvo". (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: London to Edinburgh
How long does the journey from London to Edinburgh take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 9 h 20 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from London to Edinburgh?
The lowest fare seen recently is €30.98 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 10 Nov 2026 (seen 27 Oct 2026). Thursday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €32.31). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Which companies sell tickets from London to Edinburgh?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixBus.
How many departures are there per day between London and Edinburgh?
Recent searches listed a median of 12 bus departures per day.