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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Effingham is to fly and train which costs £45 - £140 and takes 5h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Effingham is to fly and line 479 bus which takes 5h 8m and costs £65 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Effingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Effingham. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Church Street via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Friary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Effingham?

The distance between Edinburgh and Effingham is 422 miles. The road distance is 397.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Effingham without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Edinburgh to Effingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Effingham bus from?

Edinburgh to Effingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Effingham?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Effingham is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 17m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Effingham bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Effingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Effingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Effingham is 398 miles. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Edinburgh to Effingham.

Where can I stay near Effingham?

There are 1927+ hotels available in Effingham.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Effingham 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 Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
6h 46m
£128–210
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Guildfordtrain
5h 13m
£48–136
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Ukxn10
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Guildford stationbus Ra2
12h 17m
Drive 395.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Effinghamcar 395.4 mi
7h 7m
£97–139
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, line 479 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the bus from Friary Bus Station to Church Streetbus
5h 8m
£70–230
Train via London
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston
8h 25m
£103–276
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bookhamtrain
5h 24m
£102–264
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from Vauxhall to Bookhamtrain
5h 47m
£64–166
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, line 479 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
3. Take the bus from Friary Bus Station to Church Streetbus
6h 1m
£89–313
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, subway, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the subway from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhallsubway
3. Take the train from Vauxhall to Bookhamtrain
5h 56m
£62–166
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Guildfordtrain
6h 55m
£84–190

Edinburgh to Effingham by train, subway, and bus

158Weekly Services

6h 46mAverage Duration

£128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 419.7 mi
Duration: 6h 46m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Church Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Guildford station, and Friary Bus Station in around 12h 17m.

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