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 - £190 and takes 9h 35m.

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 24m and costs £65 - £260.

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 Heathrow Central Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

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 2m.

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 2m and costs £140 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m 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 2m and costs £140 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £190 and takes 9h 35m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £260 and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Staines bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Staines bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus 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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Edinburgh to Staines - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

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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 2m
£145–216
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 32m
£40–152
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Ukxn10
9h 35m
£47–182
Drive 381.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Stainescar 381.8 mi
6h 50m
£93–134
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3h 24m
£66–256
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
£146–316
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 12m
£104–332
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 10m
£72–328
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 10m
£68–168
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 41m
£62–198

Edinburgh to Staines by train, foot, and bus

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8h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 412.2 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

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 Heathrow Central Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 9h. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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