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LON — EDI
22 May — 29 May1
1 adult
Wed 22/5

Best deals for train tickets from London to Edinburgh

Find the right train ticket for you
Multiple carriers
With transfers
6h 06m
Multiple carriers
Avanti West Coast
With transfers
6h 04m
Avanti West Coast
Multiple carriers
With transfers
5h 34m
Multiple carriers
Lumo
With transfers
4h 19m
Lumo
Avanti West Coast
With transfers
6h 04m
Avanti West Coast
Avanti West Coast
With transfers
4h 50m
Avanti West Coast

London to Edinburgh train information

Find information about ticket prices, popular stations, and train companies that offer trains from London to Edinburgh

RETURN FROM

£221

ONE-WAY FROM

£54

AVG TRAVEL TIME

4h 23m

TRAIN COMPANIES

Lumo, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express
The best return train deal from London to Edinburgh found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £221
The best one-way train deal from London to Edinburgh found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £54
Average time it takes to travel by train from London to Edinburgh
There are 3 train companies servicing this route: Lumo, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express

London Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in London
London Waterloo EastLondon, 51.504128, -0.108938
London Imperial WharfLondon, 51.47505, -0.182862
London PutneyLondon, 51.461098, -0.2161961
London Morden St. HelierLondon, 51.389526, -0.198866
London West BromptonLondon, 51.486588, -0.1956679
London Surrey QuaysLondon, 51.49279, -0.04814

Edinburgh Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Inverkeithing FerrytollEdinburgh, 56.022484, -3.406306
Edinburgh York PlaceEdinburgh, 55.9565, -3.18866
Edinburgh West EndEdinburgh, 55.9484, -3.21196
Edinburgh HaymarketEdinburgh, 55.94545, -3.217964
Edinburgh BalgreenEdinburgh, 55.9381, -3.25221
Edinburgh Burntisland AberdourEdinburgh, 56.054625, -3.300974

Book return train tickets from London to Edinburgh

Below are the quickest and cheapest return train tickets from London to Edinburgh that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.
Lumo
8 Aug
05:48London King's Cross
4h 19m
10:07Edinburgh Bus Station
10 Aug
05:36Edinburgh Bus Station
4h 23m
09:59London King's Cross
Lumo
29 Jun
05:48London King's Cross
4h 19m
10:07Edinburgh Bus Station
2 Jul
06:23Edinburgh Bus Station
4h 23m
10:46London King's Cross
Lumo
30 May
05:48London King's Cross
4h 20m
10:08Edinburgh Bus Station
3 Jun
06:23Edinburgh Bus Station
4h 23m
10:46London King's Cross
Lumo
11 Jun
05:48London King's Cross
4h 19m
10:07Edinburgh Bus Station
13 Jun
06:23Edinburgh Bus Station
4h 23m
10:46London King's Cross
Lumo
27 May
05:48London King's Cross
4h 20m
10:08Edinburgh Bus Station
30 May
06:23Edinburgh Bus Station
4h 23m
10:46London King's Cross
Lumo
7 Jun
05:48London King's Cross
4h 19m
10:07Edinburgh Bus Station
28 Jun
06:23Edinburgh Bus Station
4h 23m
10:46London King's Cross

Book one-way train tickets from London to Edinburgh

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way train tickets from London to Edinburgh we’ve found in the last 72 hours. Select a deal below or use the search form above to find train tickets by date.
Multiple carriers
26 Jul
05:31London Euston
6h 06m
1 stop
11:37Edinburgh Bus Station
Avanti West Coast
26 Jul
06:16London Euston
6h 04m
12:20Edinburgh Bus Station
Multiple carriers
6 Jul
06:03London Euston
5h 34m
1 stop
11:37Edinburgh Waverley
Lumo
4 Jul
05:48London King's Cross
4h 19m
10:07Edinburgh Bus Station
Avanti West Coast
14 Jun
06:16London Euston
6h 04m
12:20Edinburgh Waverley
Avanti West Coast
4 Jul
07:30London Euston
4h 50m
1 stop
12:20Edinburgh Bus Station

Choose the best way to get from London to Edinburgh

Buses

7h 50m
£15 one-way£29 return
Direct · from £29

Distance to city centre

G270.3 mi
47lb CO2

87% less than flights

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London to Edinburgh Buses

Trains

4h 17m
£43 one-way£176 return
Direct · from £176

Distance to city centre

G270.3 mi
74lb CO2

79% less than flights

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London to Edinburgh Trains

Flights

1h 15m
£18 one-way£28 return
Direct · from £28

Distance to city centre

EDI6.8 mi

FAQs for booking trains from London to Edinburgh

How much does a train ticket from London to Edinburgh Turnhouse cost?

A ticket from London to Edinburgh Turnhouse for this week starts from £59 one-way.

How long is the train ride from London to Edinburgh Turnhouse?

It takes 4h 17m to get from London to Edinburgh Turnhouse by train. Travel time typically varies by up to 0h 06m, depending on your train details. AccesRail is one of the fastest options available.

Which train companies operate between London to Edinburgh Turnhouse?

Ride to your destination comfortably on Lumo, Avanti West Coast, and Transpennine Express. Consider Lumo as it’s been found as the cheapest option to get from London to Edinburgh Turnhouse starting at £221.

How far is London to Edinburgh Turnhouse by train?

The distance between London and Edinburgh Turnhouse is about 332.0 mi in a straight line. The train route will be significantly longer to account for any stops and obstacles. The train journey is around 4h 17m long.

What is the carbon footprint of a train from London to Edinburgh Turnhouse?

Travelling from London to Edinburgh Turnhouse by train has a carbon footprint of about 73lb. The train has a smaller footprint by about 79% compared to flying this route (348lb). The carbon footprint by bus can vary, but is around 46lb.

Is a train the fastest way to get from London to Edinburgh?

To save time, the fastest way to travel is by flight from London to Edinburgh on easyJet. Expect the length of time you’ll spend onboard easyJet to be about 1h 15m compared to taking a train from London to Edinburgh or a bus from London to Edinburgh which have been found to be slower alternatives.

Is a train the cheapest way to get from London to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way is to get a flight from London to Edinburgh, which can be as cheap as £28. A train from London to Edinburgh is more expensive than a flight, with prices starting at £174. A bus from London to Edinburgh is also an option, with an average price of £29.


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Cheapest price£166
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Cheapest price£282

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