What is the cheapest way to get from British Museum to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from British Museum to Edinburgh is to rideshare which costs £23 - £50 and takes 8h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from British Museum to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from British Museum to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 27m and costs £85 - £280.

Is there a direct train between British Museum and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from King's Cross and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from British Museum to Edinburgh?

The distance between British Museum and Edinburgh is 394 miles. The road distance is 373.4 miles.

How do I travel from British Museum to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from British Museum to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £70 - £150.

How long does it take to get from British Museum to Edinburgh?

The train from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh Waverley takes 4h 5m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the British Museum to Edinburgh train from?

British Museum to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train, bus or fly from British Museum to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from British Museum to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 22m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £250 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the British Museum to Edinburgh train arrive?

British Museum to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from British Museum to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between British Museum to Edinburgh is 373 miles. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from British Museum to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from British Museum to Edinburgh?

Book your British Museum to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1438+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Can I share a ride from British Museum to Edinburgh?

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

British Museum to Edinburgh - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

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

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 / ...
4h 29m
£70–150
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London to Edinburghrideshare 371.3 mi
8h 3m
£23–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
8h 22m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to Custom Housetrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 27m
£88–274
Train via London Euston
1. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
5h 58m
£40–140
Drive 371.2 mi
1. Drive from British Museum to Edinburghcar 371.2 mi
6h 57m
£91–132
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3h 45m
£87–250
Subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Tottenham Court Road station to Liverpool Street stationsubway
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 4m
£50–150
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h
£62–156
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3h 50m
£46–165
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 14m
£100–339
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 5m
£77–334

British Museum to Edinburgh by foot and train

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Distance: 391.5 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between British Museum, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £70–150 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, Atlantic Travel GB Ltd operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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