What is the cheapest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £26 - £40 and takes 10h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs £85 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Elephant and Castle and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Elephant and Castle to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from London College of Comm and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Elephant and Castle and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Elephant and Castle station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Elephant & Castle station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Elephant and Castle to Edinburgh?

The distance between Elephant and Castle and Edinburgh is 397 miles. The road distance is 375.7 miles.

How do I travel from Elephant and Castle to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Elephant and Castle to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £70 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Elephant and Castle to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Elephant and Castle to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elephant and Castle to Edinburgh bus from?

Elephant and Castle to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Elephant and Castle to Edinburgh train from?

Elephant and Castle to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from Elephant and Castle to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Elephant and Castle to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via London Victoria, which costs £22 - £70 and takes 9h 37m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £270 and takes 3h 21m.

Where does the Elephant and Castle to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Elephant and Castle to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Elephant and Castle to Edinburgh train arrive?

Elephant and Castle to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Elephant and Castle to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Elephant and Castle to Edinburgh is 376 miles. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Elephant and Castle to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Elephant and Castle to Edinburgh?

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Elephant and Castle to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Elephant and Castle to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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 King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 34m
£72–163
Bus via London Victoria
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn10 / ...
9h 37m
£22–70
Drive 373.5 mi
1. Drive from Elephant and Castle to Edinburgh373.5 mi
7h 2m
£93–135
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3h 21m
£89–267
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stopmegabus M20
10h 39m
£26–40
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Elephant & Castle station to Paddington station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
3h 37m
£82–250
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
3h 44m
£50–160
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
3h 41m
£57–169
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3h 59m
£50–135
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 11m
£101–362
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 1m
£72–344

Elephant and Castle to Edinburgh by subway and train

308Weekly Services

4h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 394.3 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £70–160 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £22–60 and the journey takes 8h 55m. National Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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