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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Guildford is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 10h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Guildford is to fly and train which takes 4h 4m and costs £50 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Guildford?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Guildford station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Guildford station via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Guildford?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Guildford. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Guildford via King's Cross St. Pancras station and Vauxhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Guildford?

The distance between Edinburgh and Guildford is 425 miles. The road distance is 402 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Guildford without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £140 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Edinburgh to Guildford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Guildford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Guildford train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Guildford?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Guildford is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £140 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 10h 27m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £240 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Guildford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Guildford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Guildford?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Guildford is 402 miles. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Edinburgh to Guildford.

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

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Where can I stay near Guildford?

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Edinburgh to Guildford - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Edinburgh to Guildford 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 / ...
2. Take the train from Vauxhall to Guildfordtrain London Waterloo - Guildford / ...
5h 35m
£145–205
Bus
cheapest
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
10h 27m
£48–104
Drive 399.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Guildfordcar 399.7 mi
7h 7m
£99–142
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
4h 8m
£74–238
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Guildfordtrain
8h 6m
£166–306
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukxn10
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Guildford stationbus Ra2
10h 27m
£48–70
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 Guildfordtrain
4h 4m
£54–150
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 Guildfordtrain
4h 33m
£100–320
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 West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Guildfordtrain
4h 48m
£62–180
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
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
4h 50m
£76–323
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 Vauxhall to Guildfordtrain
5h 9m
£60–170
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
5h 55m
£82–208

Edinburgh to Guildford by train

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Distance: 423 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Guildford via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Vauxhall, and Vauxhall in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Guildford station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 10h 27m.

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