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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Eltham is to bus via Eltham Church / Court Yard which costs £50 - £95 and takes 10h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Eltham is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs £85 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Eltham?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Eltham High Street / Roper Street via North Greenwich Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Eltham?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Eltham via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Eltham?

The distance between Edinburgh and Eltham is 403 miles. The road distance is 386.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Eltham without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £140 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Edinburgh to Eltham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Eltham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Eltham train from?

Edinburgh to Eltham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Eltham?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Eltham is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £140 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 33m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £300 and takes 3h 21m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Eltham bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Eltham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Eltham train arrive?

Edinburgh to Eltham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Eltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Eltham is 387 miles. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Edinburgh to Eltham.

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

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Where can I stay near Eltham?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 20m
£141–198
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukxn10 / ...
8h 33m
£48–116
Drive 384.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Elthamcar 384.6 mi
7h 3m
£94–136
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3h 21m
£88–294
Bus via Eltham Church / Court Yard
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus Ukx010 / ...
10h 26m
£52–95
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Elthamtrain
4h 16m
£80–288
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
4h 1m
£90–377
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 Bridgetrain
4h 23m
£58–178
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
4h 13m
£66–164
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the train from London Cannon Street to Elthamtrain
4h 51m
£52–162

Edinburgh to Eltham by train and bus

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Distance: 400.9 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Eltham, Greater London, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centre every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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