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

The cheapest way to get from Hillingdon to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 11h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hillingdon to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs £70 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Hillingdon and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Hillingdon to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Crescent Parade and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Hillingdon Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

How far is it from Hillingdon to Edinburgh?

The distance between Hillingdon and Edinburgh is 347 miles. The road distance is 377 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hillingdon to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Hillingdon to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hillingdon to Edinburgh bus from?

Hillingdon to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Train, bus or fly from Hillingdon to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Hillingdon to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs £70 - £240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £220 and takes 5h 29m, you could also bus via Green Line Coach Station, which costs £40 - £180 and takes 10h 14m.

Where does the Hillingdon to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hillingdon to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Hillingdon to Edinburgh is 377 miles. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Hillingdon to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1021+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Hillingdon to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, car, 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.

Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3h 12m
£72–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn10
11h 16m
£37–72
Train
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 29m
£126–212
Bus via Green Line Coach Station
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
10h 14m
£41–178
Drive 374.8 mi
1. Drive from Hillingdon to Edinburghcar 374.8 mi
6h 46m
£94–135
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Custom Housetrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h 17m
£102–270
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 7m
£85–307
Line 278 bus, subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Crescent Parade to West Ruislipbus
2. Take the subway from West Ruislip station to Liverpool Street stationsubway
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 51m
£64–167
Line 278 bus, subway, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Crescent Parade to West Ruislipbus
2. Take the subway from West Ruislip station to Shepherd's Bushsubway
3. Take the train from Shepherds Bush to Clapham Junctiontrain
4. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h 39m
£60–172
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
£42–119
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 35m
£81–351

Hillingdon to Edinburgh by bus, subway, and train

194Weekly Services

5h 29mAverage Duration

£126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 344.5 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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

British Airways flies from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, 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.

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