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Getting to Edinburgh

There are plenty of options to get up to Edinburgh, as usual the further in advance you book and the more flexible you can be then the better chance you have of getting a cheap deal. If you are travelling by rail always make sure you check they are offering you the cheapest option as there may be deals available that they might not automatically offer you. Rail returns from London can be as little as £25 but if you book at short notice they are much more expensive.
If you are flying up we can normally pick you up at the airport around 9am, just ask when you are booking your tour.

For general information on public transport throughout the UK take a look at Traveline. Or phone the Travel Line on 0870 608 2608

 

By bus

The cheapest way to get to Edinburgh from London is by bus. There is a very regular daytime service from London Victoria and an overnight service departing at 10.30pm and arriving into Edinburgh at 7.15am - plenty of time for you to get to our office for check in! You can book at either of the links below.

National Express Coaches

Megabus

By rail

Trains are probably the easiest way to travel from the heart of London, to the heart of Edinburgh in 4.5 hours. Trains depart London Kings Cross every half hour 6am to 7pm. Cheap deals are often available, Hit the link below for up to date info and bookings.

Nationals Express Trains

The Trainline

By air

Most budget airline companies fly up to Edinburgh now. Try Easyjet on 0870 6 000 000, or the more friendly www.easyjet.com, (Go and Easyjet have now merged), or Ryanair (London to Glasgow, Prestwick) on 0870 333 1231 (www.ryanair.com) or www.flyaerlingus.com if your heading over from Ireland. Tickets from London tend to be around £50 return, less the longer you book in advance. Skyscanner is a valuable tool for comparing prices for diffferent airlines and dates. From Edinburgh airport a bus takes 25 minutes to the city centre for £3.50 one way. These run every 15 minutes.

 

 

 
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