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

The cheapest way to get from Finchley to Edinburgh is to bus via Hendon Lane which costs £23 - £65 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Finchley to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 22m and costs £50 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Finchley and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Golders Green Station station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Finchley and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Finchley station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Finchley Central station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Finchley to Edinburgh?

The distance between Finchley and Edinburgh is 399 miles. The road distance is 365.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Finchley to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Finchley to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Finchley to Edinburgh bus from?

Finchley to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Golders Green Station.

Where do I catch the Finchley to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Finchley to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Finchley to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Finchley to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Finchley to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Finchley to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Finchley to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Finchley to Edinburgh is 366 miles. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Finchley to Edinburgh.

How do I get a bus ticket from Finchley to Edinburgh?

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Finchley to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, subway

There are 11 ways to get from Finchley to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 39m
£72–164
Bus via Hendon Lane
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn10 / ...
9h 10m
£23–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station598 / ...
9h 5m
£40–90
Drive 363.7 mi
1. Drive from Finchley to Edinburgh363.7 mi
6h 38m
£91–132
Subway to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Finchley Central station to Bank station
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3h 43m
£89–278
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Mill Hill Broadway to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
3h 22m
£53–161
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Finchley Central station to Tottenham Court Road station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
4h 7m
£88–254
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
4h 7m
£58–164
Subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Finchley Central station to Moorgate station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
4h 17m
£50–141
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 33m
£101–373
Fly Luton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 11m
£62–206

Finchley to Edinburgh by subway and train

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4h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 397.1 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Finchley, 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, National Express operates a bus from Golders Green Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–90 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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