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

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £28 - £80 and takes 9h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balham to Edinburgh is to subway and fly which takes 3h 35m and costs £85 - £270.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Balham station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Balham to Edinburgh?

The distance between Balham and Edinburgh is 401 miles. The road distance is 378.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balham to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Balham to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balham to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Balham to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Balham to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £80 and takes 9h 29m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £170 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Balham to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Balham to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Edinburgh is 378 miles. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Balham to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Balham to Edinburgh?

Book your Balham to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2499+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Balham to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, subway, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Balham to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, subway, 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 WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 48m
£72–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn10 / ...
9h 29m
£28–76
Drive 375.9 mi
1. Drive from Balham to Edinburgh375.9 mi
7h 8m
£94–135
Subway to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Bank station
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3h 35m
£89–267
Train via London Euston
1. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh
7h 13m
£52–204
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Tottenham Court Road station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
4h 4m
£88–244
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
3h 42m
£53–167
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4h 6m
£48–159
Subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Moorgate station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
4h 13m
£50–136
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 25m
£101–352

Balham to Edinburgh by subway and train

308Weekly Services

4h 48mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 398.6 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £70–160 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £22–60 and the journey takes 8h 55m. National Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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