What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 9h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs £70 - £230.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How do I get a train ticket from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Edinburgh?

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Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Edinburgh

Q: Is there a direct bus between Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 55m.

Q: How far is it from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Edinburgh?

The distance between Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station and Edinburgh is 340 miles. The road distance is 382.7 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £70 - £170.

Q: How long does it take to get from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Q: Train, bus or fly from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs £70 - £230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 5h 20m, you could also bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 9h 55m.

There are 9 ways to get from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
1h 59m
£74–221
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn10
9h 55m
£30–85
Train
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 20m
£73–165
Drive 380.5 mi
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Edinburgh380.5 mi
6h 45m
£96–138
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
2h 48m
£86–310
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Custom House
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3h 53m
£103–299
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
3h 49m
£51–172
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
4h 9m
£54–145
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachway230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Edinburgh, Bus Station598 / ...
10h 55m
£51–84

Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Edinburgh by subway and train

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5h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 338.4 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

British Airways and Aer Lingus fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) hourly. Alternatively, 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.

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