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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Staines is to bus which costs £45 - £70 and takes 9h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Staines is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs £70 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Staines?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Staines station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Staines station via London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Staines?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Staines. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Staines via King's Cross St. Pancras station and Vauxhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Staines?

The distance between Edinburgh and Staines is 415 miles. The road distance is 384 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Staines without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £140 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Edinburgh to Staines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Staines bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Staines train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Staines?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Staines is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £140 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 9h 52m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £230 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Staines bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Staines bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Staines train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Staines?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Staines is 384 miles. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Edinburgh to Staines.

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

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Where can I stay near Staines?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 4m
£141–198
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
4h 25m
£36–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
9h 52m
£47–70
Drive 381.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Stainescar 381.8 mi
6h 50m
£95–137
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3h 23m
£70–230
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 210 / ...
8h 57m
£135–257
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 Stainestrain
4h 8m
£98–312
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 5m
£72–316
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 Clapham Junction to Stainestrain
4h 13m
£60–160
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, subway, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the subway from Tottenham Hale Station to Vauxhallsubway
3. Take the train from Vauxhall to Stainestrain
4h 33m
£56–162

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Distance: 412.2 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Staines, 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 London Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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