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

The cheapest way to get from Cockfosters to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £23 - £80 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cockfosters to Edinburgh is to subway and fly which takes 3h 57m and costs £85 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Cockfosters and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Cockfosters to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Crescent Road and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Finchley Central Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Cockfosters and Edinburgh?

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

How far is it from Cockfosters to Edinburgh?

The distance between Cockfosters and Edinburgh is 403 miles. The road distance is 362.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cockfosters to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs £60 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Cockfosters to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cockfosters to Edinburgh bus from?

Cockfosters to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where do I catch the Cockfosters to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Cockfosters to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Cockfosters to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £80 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Cockfosters to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cockfosters to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cockfosters to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Cockfosters to Edinburgh is 363 miles. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Cockfosters to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2452+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Cockfosters to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

There are 11 ways to get from Cockfosters to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, subway, 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 King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h
£63–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
9h 35m
£24–76
Drive 360.7 mi
1. Drive from Cockfosters to Edinburghcar 360.7 mi
6h 38m
£89–128
Subway to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Cockfosters station to Holborn stationsubway
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 57m
£86–249
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 / ...
7h 44m
£68–324
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Cockfosters station to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 stationsubway
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 27m
£74–247
Subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Cockfosters station to Finsbury Park stationsubway
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 2m
£49–150
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
4h 2m
£49–170
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Finsbury Park to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h 31m
£72–167
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 47m
£98–304
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 53m
£55–215

Cockfosters to Edinburgh by subway and train

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Distance: 400.4 mi
Duration: 5h

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £60–140 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £20–70 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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