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

The cheapest way to get from Gravesend to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 10h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gravesend to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 29m and costs £100 - £280.

Is there a direct train between Gravesend and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Gravesend to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Gravesend and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Gravesend to Edinburgh?

The distance between Gravesend and Edinburgh is 417 miles. The road distance is 394.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gravesend to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Gravesend to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gravesend to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Gravesend to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Gravesend to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 10h 41m.

Where does the Gravesend to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gravesend to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Gravesend to Edinburgh is 394 miles. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Gravesend to Edinburgh.

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

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Gravesend to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Gravesend to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, plane, 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 57m
£122–195
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
10h 41m
£50–86
Drive 392 mi
1. Drive from Gravesend to Edinburghcar 392 mi
7h 7m
£96–139
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Gravesend to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 29m
£102–273
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 44m
£217–335
Train, subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Gravesend to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Paddingtonsubway
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3h 47m
£94–288
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Gravesend to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h
£52–136
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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 55m
£65–169
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h 11m
£67–174
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 30m
£110–308
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 15m
£106–392

Gravesend to Edinburgh by train

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4h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 415 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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