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

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Edinburgh is to bus via Trafalgar Square which costs £27 - £45 and takes 10h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs £80 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Charing Cross to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square and arriving at Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stop via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Covent Garden station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Edinburgh?

The distance between Charing Cross and Edinburgh is 394 miles. The road distance is 374.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Charing Cross to Edinburgh, including transfers.

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

Charing Cross to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Charing Cross to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £65 and takes 8h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £260 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Charing Cross to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Charing Cross to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Charing Cross to Edinburgh?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2470+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Can I share a ride from Charing Cross to Edinburgh?

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

Charing Cross to Edinburgh - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

There are 12 ways to get from Charing Cross 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 27m
£72–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
8h 10m
£23–63
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Edinburgh371.3 mi
7h 45m
£23–50
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3h 23m
£84–257
Bus via Trafalgar Square
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stopmegabus M20
10h 2m
£27–42
Drive 372 mi
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Edinburgh372 mi
6h 57m
£92–132
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Charing Cross station to Paddington station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
3h 29m
£82–250
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 41m
£58–157
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 44m
£53–159
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 2m
£50–135
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 14m
£96–352
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 51m
£72–344

Charing Cross to Edinburgh by subway and train

307Weekly Services

4h 27mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 391.7 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £70–160 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £21–60 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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