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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 Yorktrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from York to Halifaxtrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
    3h 59m
    £43–94

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    6h 12m
    £14–30

  3. Drive 198.2 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to King Crosscar car 198.2 mi
    4h 4m
    £49–70

  4. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane EDI - LBA
    6h 44m
    £62–166

  5. Train, line 508 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the bus from City Square F to Halifax Bus Stationbus bus 508
    4h 23m

  6. Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 183 / ...
    6h 37m
    £14–50

  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 38m
    £62–162

Edinburgh to King Cross by train

Calendar123Weekly Trains
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and King Cross, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Halifax via York in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £14–30 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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