London to Edinburgh Day Return £38 – EasyJet Flight on 16 June from Luton or Stansted – Cheap Scotland Day Trip
ukdeals 🛍️ Price: £38 day return (London to Edinburgh)
📍 Where to book: Trip.com
📅 Date: 16th June
✈️ Departure airports: London Luton (LTN) or London Stansted (STN)
🏴 Destination: Edinburgh (EDI)
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The best London to Edinburgh day return flight deal for June
If you’re looking for a London to Edinburgh day return flight that won’t cost a fortune, this EasyJet deal on 16th June is exceptional. At just £38 for a day return from Luton or Stansted to Edinburgh, this London to Edinburgh day return flight works out at £19 each way – cheaper than a train to Manchester.
Combine with Ryanair one way to save another £2, or use TopCashback to get 30p cashback on your booking.
Why this London to Edinburgh day return flight deal stands out
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Price | £38 day return |
| Date | 16th June |
| Departure airports | London Luton (LTN) or London Stansted (STN) |
| Destination | Edinburgh (EDI) |
| Airline | EasyJet |
| Baggage | Cabin bag (more spacious than Ryanair) |
How to save even more on your London to Edinburgh day return flight
| Saving method | How much | How to do it |
|---|---|---|
| Ryanair one way | Save £2 | Book EasyJet one way out, Ryanair one way back (if schedules align) |
| TopCashback | Save 30p | Book through TopCashback portal for cashback on your London to Edinburgh day return flight |
| Total potential saving | £2.30 | Combined savings on top of the £38 fare |
Edinburgh Airport to city centre transport options
Once you land on your London to Edinburgh day return flight, here’s how to get into the city:
| Transport | Day Return Price | Journey Time | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airlink 100 bus | £8.50 | 25-30 minutes | Fastest option, frequent service |
| Edinburgh Tram | £9.25 (online) / £9.50 (on stop) | 35 minutes | Scenic route, comfortable |
| Lothian Bus (Service 200) | £6 day ticket | 40-45 minutes | Cheapest option |
Detailed breakdown:
Airlink 100 Bus (Recommended for speed)
- Day return: £8.50
- Journey time: 25-30 minutes to city centre
- Faster than the tram
- Runs frequently from outside arrivals
Edinburgh Tram
- Online day return: £9.25
- On-stop day return: £9.50
- Journey time: 35 minutes
- Comfortable and scenic
Lothian Bus (Cheapest option)
- Day ticket: £6 (can use from airport)
- Service 200 goes from airport to city
- Great if you have a map and want to save money
Getting around Edinburgh on your day trip
| Option | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist bus | From £18 (unlimited day travel) | First-time visitors, hop-on hop-off sightseeing |
| Lothian bus day ticket | £6 | Budget travellers who know where they’re going |
Recommendation:
- First time in Edinburgh? Pay £18 for the tourist bus – it covers all major attractions
- Been before or have a map? Get the £6 Lothian bus ticket and explore on your own
Sample itinerary for your London to Edinburgh day return flight
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 06:00 | Arrive at Luton/Stansted for morning flight |
| 08:00 | Land in Edinburgh |
| 08:45 | In city centre (Airlink 100 bus) |
| 09:30 | Breakfast in Edinburgh Old Town |
| 10:30 | Edinburgh Castle (book tickets in advance) |
| 12:30 | Walk the Royal Mile |
| 13:30 | Lunch – try haggis or Scotch pie |
| 14:30 | Holyrood Palace or Arthur’s Seat walk |
| 16:00 | Princes Street Gardens & shopping |
| 17:30 | Early dinner |
| 18:30 | Head back to airport |
| 20:00 | Evening flight back to London |
| 22:00 | Home in London |
EasyJet vs Ryanair – cabin bag comparison
| Airline | Cabin bag size | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| EasyJet | 45 x 36 x 20 cm | More spacious – you can carry more in your backpack |
| Ryanair | 40 x 20 x 25 cm | Smaller – may need to pack lighter |
For a London to Edinburgh day return flight, EasyJet’s larger cabin bag allowance means you can pack a change of clothes, a jacket for Scottish weather, and still have room for souvenirs.
Total day trip cost breakdown
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| London to Edinburgh day return flight | £38.00 |
| Edinburgh Airport to city return (Airlink bus) | £8.50 |
| Lunch in Edinburgh | £10-15 |
| Edinburgh Castle entry (optional) | £18-20 |
| Tourist bus day ticket (optional) | £18 |
| Total (budget, no attractions) | £56.50 |
| Total (with castle + tourist bus) | £94.50 |
That’s a full day in Scotland’s capital for under £100 including flights and transport.
Why book this London to Edinburgh day return flight?
| Alternative | Cost | Time | This deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train (LNER London to Edinburgh) | £80-150+ | 4.5 hours each way | ❌ |
| Coach (Megabus/National Express) | £40-60 | 9+ hours each way | ❌ |
| EasyJet day return flight | £38 | 1.5 hours each way | ✅ |
The train takes 4.5 hours each way (9 hours round trip). This London to Edinburgh day return flight takes 1.5 hours each way (3 hours round trip) – you save 6 hours of travel time for less money.
Bottom line
£38 for a London to Edinburgh day return flight on 16th June from Luton or Stansted. That’s £19 each way – cheaper than a Premier Inn for one night.
Add £8.50 for the Airlink bus, £10-15 for lunch, and you’ve got a full day in Scotland’s beautiful capital for under £60.
Combine with Ryanair one way to save another £2, or use TopCashback for 30p back. EasyJet’s cabin bag is more spacious than Ryanair’s, so you can carry more in your backpack.
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