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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £29 - £100 and takes 8h 47m.

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 7m and costs £45 - £150.

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 4h 59m.

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 4h 59m and costs £75 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m 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 4h 59m and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £100 and takes 8h 47m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £150 and takes 3h 7m.

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 16m 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?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Croydon to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, plane, 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
£79–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
8h 47m
£29–96
Drive 382.9 mi
1. Drive from Croydon to Edinburgh382.9 mi
7h 16m
£94–135
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
3h 7m
£47–144
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to SheffieldLondon St Pancras International - Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 16m
£74–329
Train, subway to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from East Croydon to London Bridge
2. Take the subway from London Bridge station to Canning Town station
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3h 25m
£92–273
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
3h 55m
£66–179
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
4h 11m
£95–259
Train, subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from East Croydon to London Victoria
2. Take the subway from Victoria station to Tottenham Hale station
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
4h 11m
£57–152
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 13m
£104–348
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 59m
£107–334

Croydon to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 403.6 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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 £70–160 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £20–70 and the journey takes 8h 16m. National Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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