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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Kington is to bus which costs £55 - £80 and takes 15h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Kington is to drive which takes 5h 59m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Kington?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Kington. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at High Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station and Knighton Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 22m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Kington?

The distance between Edinburgh and Kington is 322 miles. The road distance is 308 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Kington without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs £85 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Edinburgh to Kington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Kington bus from?

Edinburgh to Kington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Kington?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Kington is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs £85 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £80 and takes 15h 22m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Kington bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Kington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Kington?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Kington is 308 miles. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Edinburgh to Kington.

Where can I stay near Kington?

There are 513+ hotels available in Kington.

Edinburgh to Kington - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Kington by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Knightontrain
7h 51m
£89–251
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
15h 22m
£55–75
Drive 306.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Kingtoncar 306.2 mi
5h 59m
£75–108
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Knightontrain
8h 17m
£64–130
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Knightontrain
8h 39m
£75–146
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train, line 492 bus, line 95 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
4. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bridge Streetbus
8h 58m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train, line 492 bus, line 95 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
5. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bridge Streetbus
9h 44m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Knightontrain
9h 9m
£68–148

Edinburgh to Kington by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

7h 51mAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 320.5 mi
Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Kington, Herefordshire, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to High Street via Crewe, Shrewsbury, Knighton, and Knighton Bus Station in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to High Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station, and Knighton Bus Station in around 15h 22m.

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