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

The cheapest way to get from Chatham to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £95 and takes 11h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chatham to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 46m and costs £90 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Chatham and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Chatham to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Institute Road and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Chatham and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Chatham to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Chatham and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Chatham to Edinburgh?

The distance between Chatham and Edinburgh is 426 miles. The road distance is 401.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chatham to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £65 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Chatham to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chatham to Edinburgh bus from?

Chatham to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station.

Where do I catch the Chatham to Edinburgh train from?

Chatham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Chatham station.

Train or bus from Chatham to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Chatham to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £65 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £95 and takes 11h 41m.

Where does the Chatham to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Chatham to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Chatham to Edinburgh train arrive?

Chatham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Chatham to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Chatham to Edinburgh is 402 miles. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Chatham to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Chatham to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Chatham to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Chatham to London St Pancras Intltrain Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 10m
£66–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
11h 41m
£31–94
Drive 399.3 mi
1. Drive from Chatham to Edinburghcar 399.3 mi
7h 13m
£98–141
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chatham to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 46m
£91–273
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Chatham to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 48m
£71–379
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chatham 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 12m
£52–225
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chatham to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 20m
£51–164
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chatham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h 54m
£61–205
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chatham to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 44m
£96–301
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chatham to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 34m
£103–318

Chatham to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 423.8 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Chatham to Edinburgh Waverley via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Institute Road to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 11h 41m.

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