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

The cheapest way to get from Hitchin to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 9h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hitchin to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs £35 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Hitchin and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Hitchin to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Moormead Close and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Airport Bus Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Hitchin and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Hitchin and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Hitchin to Edinburgh?

The distance between Hitchin and Edinburgh is 361 miles. The road distance is 338.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hitchin to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Hitchin to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hitchin to Edinburgh bus from?

Hitchin to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Airport Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hitchin to Edinburgh train from?

Hitchin to Edinburgh train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.

Train, bus or fly from Hitchin to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Hitchin to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 9h 55m, you could also fly, which costs £35 - £120 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Hitchin to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Hitchin to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Hitchin to Edinburgh train arrive?

Hitchin to Edinburgh train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Hitchin to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Hitchin to Edinburgh is 338 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Hitchin to Edinburgh.

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

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Hitchin to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Hitchin to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, 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 Hitchin to Peterboroughtrain Horsham - Peterborough / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 19m
£108–183
Fly Luton Airport to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3h 35m
£38–113
Bus
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A31 / ...
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
9h 55m
£46–75
Drive 336.1 mi
1. Drive from Hitchin to Edinburghcar 336.1 mi
6h 16m
£83–120
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Hitchin to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 45m
£193–313
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Hitchin to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h 1m
£112–300
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Hitchin to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 16m
£99–277
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Hitchin to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h 18m
£72–180
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Hitchin to Cambridge Southtrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 13m
£54–149
Fly Luton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 31m
£56–143

Hitchin to Edinburgh by train

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5h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 358.5 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Hitchin to Edinburgh Waverley via Peterborough in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Moormead Close to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Airport Bus Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 9h 55m.

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