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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Edinburgh is to bus via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) which costs £26 - £60 and takes 9h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Edinburgh?

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

How far is it from Croydon to Edinburgh?

The distance between Croydon and Edinburgh is 406 miles. The road distance is 385.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs £60 - £170.

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

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

Where do I catch the Croydon to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Croydon to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Croydon to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h and costs £60 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 56m, you could also fly, which costs £40 - £130 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Croydon to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Croydon to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Edinburgh is 385 miles. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Croydon to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2489+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Croydon 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
£61–166
Bus via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
9h 52m
£26–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
8h 56m
£30–71
Drive 382.9 mi
1. Drive from Croydon to Edinburghcar 382.9 mi
7h 20m
£92–133
Train, subway to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from East Croydon to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the subway from London Bridge station to Canning Town stationsubway
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 24m
£89–239
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
3h 18m
£43–124
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3h 56m
£60–159
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 12m
£95–253
Train, subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from East Croydon 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 12m
£57–140
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 15m
£96–247

Croydon to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 403.6 mi
Duration: 5h

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £55–150 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £21–50 and the journey takes 8h 16m. Two other operators also service this route.

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