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

The cheapest way to get from Eltham to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £23 - £85 and takes 8h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eltham to Edinburgh is to line 161 bus and fly which takes 3h 18m and costs £80 - £250.

Is there a direct train between Eltham and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Eltham to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Eltham and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Bank station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Eltham to Edinburgh?

The distance between Eltham and Edinburgh is 403 miles. The road distance is 387.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Eltham to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £60 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Eltham to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eltham to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Eltham to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Eltham to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £85 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Eltham to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Eltham to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Eltham to Edinburgh is 388 miles. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Eltham to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2488+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Eltham to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 161 bus

There are 10 ways to get from Eltham to Edinburgh 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 King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 7m
£64–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
8h 59m
£24–82
Drive 385.3 mi
1. Drive from Eltham to Edinburghcar 385.3 mi
7h 3m
£93–134
Line 161 bus to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Eltham Church / Well Hall Road to Woolwich Arsenal Stationbus
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 18m
£84–246
Train via London Euston
1. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
7h 17m
£54–211
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
3h 58m
£60–143
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 35m
£84–259
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 10m
£53–166
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Eltham to London Cannon Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 25m
£55–150
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 10m
£91–234

Eltham to Edinburgh by train and subway

196Weekly Services

5h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 400.8 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Eltham, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £55–140 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £20–50 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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