Without a car · Long-distance train, Metro, Bus
Edinburgh to London
4h 32min at the fastest, at least 1 change.
At a glance
- Fastest
- 4h 32min 15:55 → 20:27
- Usually
- 4h 55min 33 journeys during the day
- Changes
- at least 1 first departure 06:24, last 19:17
- Distance
- 534 km as the crow flies
The routes on the map
- 4h 32min · Long-distance train LNER, Metro Piccadilly (26 departures)
- 4h 34min · Long-distance train Lumo, Metro Piccadilly (7 departures)
Journeys on Tue 27 Oct
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06:24 → 11:19
4h 55min · 1 change
ICLNER MPiccadillyPrice not available
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06:52 → 11:28
4h 36min · 1 change
ICLNER MPiccadillyPrice not available
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07:23 → 12:19
4h 56min · 1 change
ICLNER MPiccadillyPrice not available
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07:52 → 12:34
4h 42min · 1 change
ICLNER MPiccadillyPrice not available
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08:20 → 13:04
4h 44min · 1 change
ICLumo MPiccadillyPrice not available
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08:23 → 13:19
4h 56min · 1 change
ICLNER MPiccadillyPrice not available
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08:52 → 13:28
4h 36min · 1 change
ICLNER MPiccadillyPrice not available
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09:25 → 14:19
4h 54min · 1 change
ICLNER MPiccadillyPrice not available
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10:23 → 15:19
4h 56min · 1 change
ICLNER MPiccadillyPrice not available
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10:52 → 15:28
4h 36min · 1 change
ICLNER MPiccadillyPrice not available
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10:53 → 15:28
4h 35min · 2 changes
BUSX38 ICLNER MPiccadillyPrice not available
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11:17 → 16:04
4h 47min · 1 change
ICLumo MPiccadillyPrice not available
An ordinary weekday, calculated on 24 October 2026 from the networks' timetables. Timetables change from day to day: search for your date.
Book your tickets
- National Rail (official website, new tab)
- London Underground (TfL) (official website, new tab)
- Midland Bluebird (official website, new tab)
- London Buses (official website, new tab)
- East Coast Buses (official website, new tab)
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to London without a car?
4h 32min for the fastest journey (15:55 → 20:27), 4h 55min usually, based on 33 journeys found on Tue 27 Oct.
What time does the first journey from Edinburgh to London leave?
On Tue 27 Oct, the first departure is at 06:24 and the last at 19:17. Timetables change from day to day: check your date on one-go.
How far is Edinburgh from London?
534 km as the crow flies. The fastest journey by public transport takes 4h 32min.
Which companies run the journey from Edinburgh to London?
LNER, London Underground (TfL), Lumo (East Coast), Midland Bluebird, London Buses, East Coast Buses.
Timetables: transport networks (transport.data.gouv.fr), calculated with MOTIS. Maps: © OpenStreetMap contributors. How it works.