How to get from Heathrow to Edinburgh
- 534 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Heathrow to Edinburgh: bus. The two cities are about 534 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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534 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €204Older observation | 24h 15m2 transfers | See Flight details |
| Bus | €34Omio catalogue, Oct 6 | 10h 34m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€204Older observation24h 15m · 2 transfersSee Flight details
- Bus€34Omio catalogue, Oct 610h 34m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Heathrow to Edinburgh: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Heathrow → London City AirportbusRegional connection·1h 19m
- 2London City Airport → London Borough of CamdenbusLocal bus·45m
- 3London Borough of Camden → Edinburghbus
FlixBus·7h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 6
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLondon Borough of Camden-Edinburgh, Amsterdam Sloterdijk-London Victoria CoachBook →
KLMLondon Heathrow-Amsterdam SchipholSee live options and dates →LNERLondon-EdinburghBook →On this route you travel with Regional connection, Local bus, FlixBus, KLM, LNER; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Heathrow to Edinburgh works
Start with a Regional connection bus from Heathrow to London, about 1h 19m. Transfer in London and continue by Local bus bus on to London Borough of Camden (45 min). Transfer in London Borough of Camden and continue by FlixBus bus on to Edinburgh (7h 50m). In total it's roughly €46 over 10h 34m, 2 transfers.
Heathrow to Edinburgh: common questions
Is there a bus from Heathrow to Edinburgh?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Edinburgh from Heathrow?
About 534 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Heathrow to Edinburgh?
On this route you travel with Regional connection, Local bus, FlixBus, KLM, LNER.
What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow 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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Regional connection, Local bus, FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026