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

The cheapest way to get from Heston to Edinburgh is to bus via Heathrow Central Bus Station which costs £35 - £70 and takes 11h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heston to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs £70 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Heston and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Heston to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from St. Leonards Church and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Heston and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Heston station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Hounslow West station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Heston to Edinburgh?

The distance between Heston and Edinburgh is 407 miles. The road distance is 376.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Heston to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Heston to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heston to Edinburgh bus from?

Heston to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Heston to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Heston to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Heston to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £200 and takes 11h 18m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £230 and takes 3h 14m.

Where does the Heston to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Heston to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Heston to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Heston to Edinburgh is 376 miles. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Heston to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2620+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Heston 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 / ...
5h 20m
£122–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn10
11h 18m
£37–192
Drive 374.2 mi
1. Drive from Heston to Edinburghcar 374.2 mi
7h 5m
£93–134
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3h 14m
£72–222
Bus via Heathrow Central Bus Station
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn10
11h 18m
£37–67
Subway to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Hounslow West station to Green Park stationsubway
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h
£103–283
Subway, subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Hounslow West station to Green Park stationsubway
2. Take the subway from Green Park station to Tottenham Hale stationsubway
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 33m
£62–166
Bus, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Lampton School to West Cross Centrebus
2. Take the train from Syon Lane to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h 17m
£52–144
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 9m
£85–307
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 56m
£41–119
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
4h 38m
£73–351

Heston to Edinburgh by subway and train

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5h 20mAverage Duration

£122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 404.9 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Heston, 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 Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 9h 55m. National Express also services this route once daily.

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