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

The cheapest way to get from Highgate to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £23 - £75 and takes 8h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Highgate to Edinburgh is to subway and fly which takes 3h 40m and costs £80 - £250.

Is there a direct train between Highgate and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Highgate to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Highgate and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Highgate to Edinburgh?

The distance between Highgate and Edinburgh is 397 miles. The road distance is 367.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Highgate to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £60 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Highgate to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Highgate to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Highgate to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Highgate to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £75 and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the Highgate to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Highgate to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Highgate to Edinburgh is 368 miles. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Highgate to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2451+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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

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 43m
£62–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
8h 31m
£23–75
Drive 365.5 mi
1. Drive from Highgate to Edinburghcar 365.5 mi
6h 46m
£90–129
Subway to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Highgate to Bank stationsubway
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 40m
£84–248
Train via Euston station
1. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
6h 55m
£42–143
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Highgate to Tottenham Court Road stationsubway
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 3m
£88–263
Subway, subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Highgate to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway
2. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Tottenham Hale stationsubway
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3h 57m
£49–149
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h 1m
£56–150
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Kentish Town to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 8m
£51–168
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 28m
£96–293
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 22m
£78–337

Highgate to Edinburgh by subway and train

201Weekly Services

4h 43mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Highgate to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 394.5 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Highgate, Greater London, 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 hourly. Tickets cost £20–70 and the journey takes 7h 50m. Atlantic Travel GB Ltd also services this route hourly.

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