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

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 11h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 31m and costs £85 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Basildon and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Basildon station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station, Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Basildon and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Basildon and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Barking station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Basildon to Edinburgh?

The distance between Basildon and Edinburgh is 419 miles. The road distance is 385.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basildon to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Barking station which takes 5h 31m and costs £60 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Basildon to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Edinburgh bus from?

Basildon to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Basildon to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Basildon to Edinburgh is to train via Barking station which takes 5h 31m and costs £60 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 11h 42m.

Where does the Basildon to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Basildon to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Basildon to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basildon to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Basildon to Edinburgh is 386 miles. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Basildon to Edinburgh.

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

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

There are 11 ways to get from Basildon 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 via Barking station
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 31m
£62–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
11h 42m
£34–75
Drive 383.4 mi
1. Drive from Basildon to Edinburghcar 383.4 mi
6h 53m
£94–136
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Basildon to West Hamtrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 31m
£86–252
Train
1. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
8h 9m
£57–233
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Basildon to West Hamtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 35m
£93–287
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 34m
£57–147
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h 33m
£60–146
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 21m
£93–250
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 44m
£52–156
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 24m
£70–155

Basildon to Edinburgh by train and subway

196Weekly Services

5h 31mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 416.4 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £55–160 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station, Coach Station, and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 11h 42m.

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