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

The cheapest way to get from Carshalton to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £50 - £130 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Carshalton to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 52m and costs £85 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Carshalton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Carshalton station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Carshalton Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Sutton Station / The Quadrant and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Carshalton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Carshalton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Carshalton and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Carshalton to Edinburgh?

The distance between Carshalton and Edinburgh is 406 miles. The road distance is 385.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carshalton to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £150 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Carshalton to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carshalton to Edinburgh bus from?

Carshalton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Carshalton to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Carshalton to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Carshalton to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £150 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £130 and takes 10h 24m.

Where does the Carshalton to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Carshalton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Carshalton to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carshalton to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Carshalton to Edinburgh is 385 miles. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Carshalton to Edinburgh.

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

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

There are 11 ways to get from Carshalton to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, plane, 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 / ...
5h 15m
£157–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
10h 24m
£42–123
Drive 383.1 mi
1. Drive from Carshalton to Edinburghcar 383.1 mi
7h 22m
£95–136
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Carshalton to Elephant & Castletrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 52m
£89–239
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
8h
£167–439
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Carshalton to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h
£50–130
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Carshalton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 29m
£81–255
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Carshalton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 17m
£52–154
Train, subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Carshalton to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the subway from Victoria station to Tottenham Hale stationsubway
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 26m
£51–137
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 42m
£97–264
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carshalton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 18m
£84–290

Carshalton to Edinburgh by train

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5h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 403.5 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £150–220 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 8h 16m. National Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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