What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Edinburgh is to bus via London Victoria Coach Station which costs £27 - £50 and takes 10h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs £80 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross (Station) and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Charing Cross (Station) to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

How far is it from Charing Cross (Station) to Edinburgh?

The distance between Charing Cross (Station) and Edinburgh is 395 miles. The road distance is 374.2 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross (Station) to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £70 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross (Station) to Edinburgh bus from?

Charing Cross (Station) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Train, bus or fly from Charing Cross (Station) to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £90 and takes 8h 52m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £260 and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the Charing Cross (Station) to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Charing Cross (Station) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Charing Cross (Station) to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross (Station) to Edinburgh is 374 miles. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Charing Cross (Station) to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2508+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Can I share a ride from Charing Cross (Station) to Edinburgh?

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

Charing Cross (Station) to Edinburgh - 12 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Charing Cross (Station) 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 WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 59m
£72–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
8h 52m
£22–87
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Edinburgh371.3 mi
7h 48m
£23–50
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3h 31m
£84–257
Bus via London Victoria Coach Station
1. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stopmegabus M20
10h 32m
£28–47
Drive 372 mi
1. Drive from Charing Cross (Station) to Edinburgh372 mi
6h 57m
£91–131
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
3h 44m
£87–250
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
3h 35m
£58–153
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
3h 48m
£55–159
Subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Liverpool Street station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
4h 6m
£50–135
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 34m
£99–325
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 21m
£96–332

Charing Cross (Station) to Edinburgh by bus and train

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4h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 392.9 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Charing Cross (Station), 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 £70–160 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £20–70 and the journey takes 8h 16m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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