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

The cheapest way to get from Islington to Edinburgh is to rideshare which costs £23 - £50 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islington to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs £85 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Islington and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Islington to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Lord's Cricket Ground and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Islington and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from King's Cross and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Islington to Edinburgh?

The distance between Islington and Edinburgh is 392 miles. The road distance is 371.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Islington to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £140 - £330.

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

The train from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh Waverley takes 4h 6m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Islington to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Islington to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Islington to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Islington to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £140 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 21m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £230 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Islington to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Islington to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Islington to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Islington to Edinburgh is 371 miles. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Islington to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Can I share a ride from Islington to Edinburgh?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Islington and Edinburgh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Islington to Edinburgh - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Islington to Edinburgh by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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 6m
£140–330
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London to Edinburghrideshare 371.3 mi
7h 45m
£23–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
8h 21m
£32–73
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 15m
£87–224
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 53m
£164–423
Drive 369.2 mi
1. Drive from Islington to Edinburghcar 369.2 mi
6h 58m
£92–133
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3h 39m
£76–241
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3h 37m
£45–122
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3h 28m
£46–139
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
3h 45m
£50–138
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 5m
£90–249
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 58m
£82–445

Islington to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 390.2 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £150–220 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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