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

The cheapest way to get from England to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 10h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between England and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from England to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square and arriving at Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stop via London Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.

Is there a direct train between England and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from England station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Leicester Square station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from England to Edinburgh?

The distance between England and Edinburgh is 394 miles. The road distance is 374.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from England to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from England to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to Edinburgh bus from?

England to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from London Victoria Coach Station.

Where do I catch the England to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from England to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from England to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, which costs £22 - £75 and takes 8h 17m, you could also fly, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 2h 56m.

Where does the England to Edinburgh bus arrive?

England to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stop station.

Where does the England to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from England to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between England to Edinburgh is 374 miles. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from England to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2508+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Can I share a ride from England to Edinburgh?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between England and Edinburgh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

England to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from England to Edinburgh by train, bus, rideshare, plane, car, 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 38m
£72–163
Bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
8h 17m
£22–73
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Edinburgh371.3 mi
7h 45m
£23–50
Fly from Birmingham Airport
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
2h 56m
£38–102
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stopmegabus M20
10h 32m
£28–47
Drive 371.9 mi
1. Drive from London to Edinburgh371.9 mi
6h 56m
£91–131
Fly from Bristol Airport
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3h 9m
£42–110
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3h 27m
£84–257
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Charing Cross station to Paddington station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
3h 31m
£82–260
Train to Luton Airport, fly
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 49m
£53–159

England to Edinburgh by subway and train

201Weekly Services

4h 38mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 391.8 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £70–160 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £20–70 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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