Without a car · Metro, Long-distance train, Bus
London to Edinburgh
4h 29min at the fastest, at least 1 change.
At a glance
- Fastest
- 4h 29min 10:15 → 14:44
- Usually
- 4h 38min 35 journeys during the day
- Changes
- at least 1 first departure 06:12, last 19:49
- Distance
- 534 km as the crow flies
The routes on the map
- 4h 29min · Metro Bakerloo, Metro Victoria, Long-distance train LNER (29 departures)
- 4h 38min · Metro Bakerloo, Metro Victoria, Long-distance train Lumo (2 departures)
- 4h 58min · Metro Bakerloo, Metro Victoria, Long-distance train LNER, Long-distance train CrossCountry (4 departures)
Journeys on Tue 27 Oct
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06:12 → 10:45
4h 33min · 1 change
MPiccadilly ICLNERPrice not available
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06:13 → 10:45
4h 32min · 2 changes
BUS176 MPiccadilly ICLNERPrice not available
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06:16 → 11:14
4h 58min · 3 changes
MBakerloo MVictoria ICLNER ICCrossCountryPrice not available
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06:43 → 11:40
4h 57min · 1 change
MPiccadilly ICLNERPrice not available
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06:46 → 11:40
4h 54min · 2 changes
BUS29 MPiccadilly ICLNERPrice not available
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07:13 → 11:46
4h 33min · 1 change
MPiccadilly ICLNERPrice not available
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07:13 → 11:45
4h 32min · 2 changes
MPiccadilly ICLNER BUSX38Price not available
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07:14 → 11:46
4h 32min · 2 changes
BUS29 MPiccadilly ICLNERPrice not available
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07:14 → 11:45
4h 31min · 3 changes
BUS29 MPiccadilly ICLNER BUSX38Price not available
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10:00 → 14:38
4h 38min · 2 changes
MBakerloo MVictoria ICLumoPrice not available
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10:11 → 14:44
4h 33min · 1 change
MPiccadilly ICLNERPrice not available
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10:15 → 14:44
4h 29min · 2 changes
MBakerloo MVictoria ICLNERPrice 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
- London Underground (TfL) (official website, new tab)
- National Rail (official website, new tab)
- London Buses (official website, new tab)
- Midland Bluebird (official website, new tab)
- Eastern Scottish (official website, new tab)
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from London to Edinburgh without a car?
4h 29min for the fastest journey (10:15 → 14:44), 4h 38min usually, based on 35 journeys found on Tue 27 Oct.
What time does the first journey from London to Edinburgh leave?
On Tue 27 Oct, the first departure is at 06:12 and the last at 19:49. Timetables change from day to day: check your date on one-go.
How far is London from Edinburgh?
534 km as the crow flies. The fastest journey by public transport takes 4h 29min.
Which companies run the journey from London to Edinburgh?
London Underground (TfL), LNER, London Buses, CrossCountry, Midland Bluebird, Lumo (East Coast), Eastern Scottish.
Timetables: transport networks (transport.data.gouv.fr), calculated with MOTIS. Maps: © OpenStreetMap contributors. How it works.