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How to get fromEdinburgh to King Crossby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to King Cross by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    3h 57m
    £130–184

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 183 / ...
    6h 45m
    £22–95

  3. Bus, line 508 bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halifax Bus Stationbus bus 508
    6h 10m

  4. Drive 198.3 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to King Crosscar car 198.3 mi
    4h 4m
    £48–69

  5. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane EDI - LBA
    6h 39m
    £62–166

  6. Train via York

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from York to Halifaxtrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
    4h 3m
    £86–183

  7. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain train
    6h 25m
    £66–170

Edinburgh to King Cross by train, foot, and bus

Calendar88Weekly Services
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and King Cross, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to King Cross via Leeds City Bus Station and Halifax Bus Station in around 6h 10m.

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