What is the cheapest way to get from Acton to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Acton to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £20 - £50 and takes 9h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Acton to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Acton to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs £70 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Acton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Acton station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Acton Central Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Acton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Acton station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Acton Town station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Acton to Edinburgh?

The distance between Acton and Edinburgh is 402 miles. The road distance is 372.9 miles.

How do I travel from Acton to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Acton to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £55 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Acton to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Acton to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Acton to Edinburgh bus from?

Acton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where do I catch the Acton to Edinburgh train from?

Acton to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from Acton to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Acton to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £50 and takes 9h 3m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £240 and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Acton to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Acton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Acton to Edinburgh train arrive?

Acton to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Acton to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Acton to Edinburgh is 373 miles. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Acton to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2488+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Acton to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Acton to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 3m
£57–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
9h 3m
£20–50
Drive 370.7 mi
1. Drive from Acton to Edinburghcar 370.7 mi
6h 53m
£89–129
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3h 24m
£72–234
Bus via Meon Road
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
9h 53m
£20–50
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Acton Main Line to Custom Housetrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 31m
£85–257
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3h 39m
£53–164
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h 5m
£53–150
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Acton Main Line to Liverpool Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 9m
£51–142
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 16m
£79–242
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 22m
£92–245

Acton to Edinburgh by subway and train

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5h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 399.4 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Acton, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £55–140 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £20–50 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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