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

The cheapest way to get from England to Edinburgh is to bus via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) which costs £27 - £45 and takes 10h 2m.

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 - £110.

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 23m.

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 37m.

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 37m and costs £60 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m 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 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 37m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £75 and takes 8h 23m, you could also fly, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 3h 12m.

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 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 59m to drive from England to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2451+ 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 Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 37m
£62–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
8h 23m
£22–72
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Edinburghrideshare 371.3 mi
7h 45m
£23–50
Fly from Bristol Airport
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3h 12m
£42–110
Bus via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stopbus megabus M20
10h 2m
£27–42
Drive 371.9 mi
1. Drive from London to Edinburghcar 371.9 mi
6h 59m
£91–132
Fly from Birmingham Airport
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2h 59m
£37–103
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 24m
£84–247
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 34m
£82–271
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 50m
£48–169

England to Edinburgh by subway and train

201Weekly Services

4h 37mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from England to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 391.8 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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 £60–140 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £20–70 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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