What is the cheapest way to get from Big Ben to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Big Ben to Edinburgh is to bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre which costs £23 - £55 and takes 8h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Big Ben to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Big Ben to Edinburgh is to subway and fly which takes 3h 20m and costs £80 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Big Ben and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Big Ben to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Parliament Square / Westminster Abbey and arriving at Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stop via London Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Big Ben and Edinburgh?

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

How far is it from Big Ben to Edinburgh?

The distance between Big Ben and Edinburgh is 398 miles. The road distance is 374.6 miles.

How do I travel from Big Ben to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Big Ben to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs £55 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Big Ben to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Big Ben to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Big Ben to Edinburgh bus from?

Big Ben to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from London Victoria Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Big Ben to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Big Ben to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Big Ben to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h and costs £55 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, which costs £23 - £55 and takes 8h 40m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £250 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the Big Ben to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Big Ben to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stop station.

Where does the Big Ben to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Big Ben to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Big Ben to Edinburgh is 375 miles. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Big Ben to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2502+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Can I share a ride from Big Ben to Edinburgh?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Big Ben and Edinburgh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Big Ben to Edinburgh - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and subway

There are 12 ways to get from Big Ben to Edinburgh by train, bus, rideshare, subway, plane, or car

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
£57–163
Bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
8h 40m
£23–53
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Edinburghrideshare 371.3 mi
7h 55m
£23–50
Subway to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Westminster station to Canning Town stationsubway
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 20m
£83–227
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stopbus megabus M20
10h 25m
£28–46
Drive 372.5 mi
1. Drive from Big Ben to Edinburghcar 372.5 mi
7h 2m
£90–130
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3h 51m
£88–243
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 43m
£52–144
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
3h 49m
£52–139
Subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Westminster station to Liverpool Street stationsubway
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 8m
£50–130
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 9m
£90–235
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 10m
£69–347

Big Ben to Edinburgh by foot, subway, and train

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Distance: 395.4 mi
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Big Ben, Greater London, 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, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £21–50 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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