London to Edinburgh
Removal Costs
Typical London → Edinburgh moves cost £1200–£2000 for a 2-3 bed property over 393 miles.
London → Edinburgh
393 miles
~7.1h drive
£1200–£2000
2-3 bed average
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London to Edinburgh is 393 miles, roughly 7.1 hours of driving before loading and unloading — a move from Greater London into Scotland.
Most crews complete this route within a single day — loading, the drive, and unloading — provided access at both ends is straightforward and the van is booked for an early start.
Clean-air and access charges on this route
Both ends of this route have charges or restrictions that can reach your quote.
- London — The ULEZ covers most of Greater London. Removal companies with older vehicles may add surcharges. The Congestion Charge (£15/day) also applies Monday–Friday in the central zone.
- Edinburgh — Edinburgh's Low Emission Zone launched in 2024 and affects older commercial vehicles in the city centre.
What 393 miles actually costs
These are our calculator's own figures for the London to Edinburgh route, assuming a house at both ends, ground-floor access, on-street parking and no packing service — the baseline before extras. The £1,200–£2,000 band at the top of this page is where typical 2-3 bed moves settle once packing, harder access or a peak date are added.
| Property | Estimate | Crew & vans | On the day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bed flat | £752–£1,017 | 2 movers, 1 van | About 9.8 hours |
| 2-bed home | £798–£1,080 | 2 movers, 1 van | About 10.6 hours |
| 3-bed house | £1,385–£1,874 | 3 movers, 2 vans | About 11.7 hours |
Estimates for a typical load with standard access. Your own quote depends on volume, access and date — price your actual move.
What affects London → Edinburgh prices
- 1Property size - a 1-bed flat costs about half of a 3-bed house on the same route.
- 2Access at both ends - flats above the ground floor without a lift, narrow streets, or parking restrictions add 15-25%.
- 3Date - Friday, end-of-month, and summer slots are typically 15-30% more than mid-week winter dates.
- 4Packing service - full packing adds £150–£400 for a typical 2-bed move, but saves a day of work.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to move from London to Edinburgh?+
The average cost of a removal from London to Edinburgh is £1200–£2000 for a 2-3 bedroom property over the 393-mile route.
How long does the move take?+
Drive time alone is roughly 7.1 hours over 393 miles. Most moves complete in a single day.
Should I pack myself or use a packing service?+
Self-packing saves £150–£400 on a typical 2-bed move. A packing service is worth it if you're short on time, have fragile items, or want full insurance cover - most professional packers itemise as they go.