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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £28 - £85 and takes 10h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 21m and costs £100 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Clapham Junction, Victoria station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Edinburgh?

The distance between Basingstoke and Edinburgh is 442 miles. The road distance is 397.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £90 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Basingstoke to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Edinburgh bus from?

Basingstoke to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Edinburgh train from?

Basingstoke to Edinburgh train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £90 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £85 and takes 10h 9m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Basingstoke to Edinburgh train arrive?

Basingstoke to Edinburgh train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Edinburgh is 398 miles. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Basingstoke to Edinburgh.

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

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Basingstoke to Edinburgh - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke to Clapham JunctionWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 16m
£92–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
10h 9m
£28–84
Drive 395.5 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Edinburgh395.5 mi
7h
£99–143
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
3h 21m
£107–249
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New StreetBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 43m
£72–387
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New StreetBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
11h 44m
£54–262
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
4h 23m
£84–244
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
4h 25m
£115–321
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
4h 13m
£67–197
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4h 53m
£81–218
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 11m
£96–339
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
5h 9m
£76–335

Basingstoke to Edinburgh by bus

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10h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 439.7 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Edinburgh Waverley via Clapham Junction, London Victoria, Victoria station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 10h 9m.

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