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

The cheapest way to get from Ilford to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £50 - £140 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilford to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 18m and costs £85 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Ilford and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilford to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Barking Town Centre and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Regent Street / St James's and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Ilford and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Ilford and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Farringdon station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Ilford to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ilford and Edinburgh is 402 miles. The road distance is 377.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilford to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Ilford to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilford to Edinburgh bus from?

Ilford to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where do I catch the Ilford to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Ilford to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Ilford to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £130 and takes 9h 58m.

Where does the Ilford to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ilford to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ilford to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilford to Edinburgh is 377 miles. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Ilford to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2469+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Ilford 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 King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 56m
£60–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
9h 58m
£24–122
Drive 375 mi
1. Drive from Ilford to Edinburghcar 375 mi
6h 45m
£92–133
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Ilford to Stratfordtrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 18m
£85–247
Line 25 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ilford Broadway to Bank Station / Cornhillbus 25 / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
8h 25m
£50–176
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Ilford to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3h 52m
£81–267
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3h 59m
£49–161
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h 9m
£57–142
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 29m
£53–138
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 10m
£97–235

Ilford to Edinburgh by train and subway

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4h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 399.8 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £55–130 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £20–60 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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