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 £23 - £60 and takes 8h 48m.

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 59m and costs £35 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between England and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from England to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

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 via London Kings Cross which takes 4h 38m and costs £55 - £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 FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where do I catch the England to Edinburgh train from?

England to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train, bus or fly from England to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from England to Edinburgh is to train via London Kings Cross which takes 4h 38m and costs £55 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £60 and takes 8h 48m, you could also fly, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 2h 59m.

Where does the England to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the England to Edinburgh train arrive?

England to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, 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 7h to drive from England to Edinburgh.

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

Book your England to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ 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 via London Kings Cross
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 38m
£57–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
8h 48m
£23–57
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Edinburghrideshare 371.3 mi
7h 45m
£23–50
Fly from Birmingham Airport
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2h 59m
£35–90
Train
1. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
6h 48m
£47–213
Drive 371.9 mi
1. Drive from London to Edinburghcar 371.9 mi
7h
£91–131
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 24m
£84–237
Fly from Bristol Airport
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3h 30m
£34–88
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Charing Cross station to Paddington stationsubway
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3h 33m
£82–261
Train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3h 51m
£45–139

England to Edinburgh by subway and train

196Weekly Services

4h 38mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 391.7 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 £55–160 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £21–55 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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