What is the cheapest way to get from Elmers End to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Elmers End to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £23 - £80 and takes 9h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elmers End to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Elmers End to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs £45 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Elmers End and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Elmers End station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Clock House Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Parliament Square / Westminster Abbey and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Elmers End and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Elmers End to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Elmers End and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via London Bridge station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Elmers End to Edinburgh?

The distance between Elmers End and Edinburgh is 405 miles. The road distance is 383.6 miles.

How do I travel from Elmers End to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Elmers End to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £75 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Elmers End to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Elmers End to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elmers End to Edinburgh bus from?

Elmers End to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Elmers End to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Elmers End to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Elmers End to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £75 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £80 and takes 9h 20m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £170 and takes 3h 36m.

Where does the Elmers End to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Elmers End to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Elmers End to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elmers End to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Elmers End to Edinburgh is 384 miles. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Elmers End to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Elmers End to Edinburgh?

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Elmers End to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

There are 11 ways to get from Elmers End to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, subway, 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 King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 57m
£77–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
9h 20m
£24–76
Drive 381.4 mi
1. Drive from Elmers End to Edinburgh381.4 mi
7h 23m
£96–138
Train, subway to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Elmers End to London Bridge
2. Take the subway from London Bridge station to Canning Town station
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3h 39m
£93–300
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to SheffieldLondon St Pancras International - Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
8h 16m
£82–334
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
3h 36m
£48–168
Train, subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Elmers End to London Charing Cross
2. Take the subway from Charing Cross station to Paddington station
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
4h 8m
£87–258
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4h 16m
£52–179
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Elmers End to London Bridge
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
4h 24m
£55–153
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 26m
£105–405
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 30m
£78–352

Elmers End to Edinburgh by train and subway

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4h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 402.7 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Elmers End, 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 15 minutes. Tickets cost £22–65 and the journey takes 8h 16m. National Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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