Is it better to fly from London to Edinburgh or take the train?

If you're hoping to travel from London to Edinburgh, train is the way to go! Compared to other modes of transport, train is a far more sustainable way to travel from London to Edinburgh. In fact, a single journey from London to Edinburgh by train emits three times less CO2 than by car, and six times less than by plane.



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If you're hoping to travel from London to Edinburgh, train is the way to go! Compared to other modes of transport, train is a far more sustainable way to travel from London to Edinburgh. In fact, a single journey from London to Edinburgh by train emits three times less CO2 than by car, and six times less than by plane.

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If you live or are visiting nearby cities such as Glasgow, Liverpool, Newcastle or Manchester, the easiest and most comfortable way of getting to Edinburgh is by train. From further away destinations, flying is normally the cheapest and fastest option.

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In most cases, we would say Lumo will have the edge when you're travelling alone. If you're travelling last-minute, you might snap up a great deal on quieter trains. However, busier trains might have little or no difference – it might even be cheaper to pick LNER.

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How much is the train ticket from London to Edinburgh? The cheapest tickets we've found for trains from London to Edinburgh are US$24.86. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets will cost around US$97, while the price is around US$81 if you book 7 days in advance.

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TRAVELLING TO SCOTLAND BY BUS There are frequent bus services from London to Scotland, often with much cheaper ticket prices than the train. However, journey times are likely to be much longer than the train which is something to think about.

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How long should you spend in Edinburgh? Two days in Edinburgh is the ideal amount of time to see the main city highlights. If you want a more relaxed visit, that includes a few museums or specialty tours, then I would recommend at least three days or more.

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Lumo operates all-electric Class 803 trains, which are five carriages long. Meanwhile LNER operates a mix of bi-mode (diesel and electric) Class 800 trains, and some all-electric Class 801 trains. The vast majority of their trains from Edinburgh will be formed of nine carriages.

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First Class tickets offer you compliementary food and drink (including an alchoholic tipple from 11:30am (when available). We serve three menus depending on the train you are travelling on, but our drinks are always the same.

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The train connected passengers from London to Edinburgh. It rose to global fame when it recorded 100 mph (160 kph) on a special test run in 1934, making it the first locomotive in the U.K. to reach that speed.

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Yes, there are direct LNER trains from London King's Cross to Edinburgh with a journey that usually takes just over four and a half hours. During the week, trains run every half hour at peak times.

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Riding the Caledonian Sleeper between London and Edinburgh is the most luxurious train experience you can have between the two cities, especially if you book a Caledonian Double room. A Caledonian Double room includes a double bed and an en-suite bathroom (with toiletries).

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