What is the cheapest way to get from King Cross to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from King Cross to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £16 - £60 and takes 6h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from King Cross to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from King Cross to Edinburgh is to train via York which takes 3h 32m and costs £35 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between King Cross and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from King Cross to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Queens Road and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Halifax Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between King Cross and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from King Cross to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Halifax and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from King Cross to Edinburgh?

The distance between King Cross and Edinburgh is 246 miles. The road distance is 200.4 miles.

How do I travel from King Cross to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from King Cross to Edinburgh without a car is to train via York which takes 3h 32m and costs £35 - £100.

How long does it take to get from King Cross to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from King Cross to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the King Cross to Edinburgh bus from?

King Cross to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the King Cross to Edinburgh train from?

King Cross to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.

Train, bus or fly from King Cross to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from King Cross to Edinburgh is to train via York which takes 3h 32m and costs £35 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £60 and takes 6h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the King Cross to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the King Cross to Edinburgh train arrive?

King Cross to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at York station.

Can I drive from King Cross to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between King Cross to Edinburgh is 200 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from King Cross to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from King Cross to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2451+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

King Cross to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from King Cross 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 via York
best
1. Take the train from Halifax to Yorktrain Blackpool North - York / ...
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 32m
£35–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
6h 45m
£16–58
Drive 199.3 mi
1. Drive from King Cross to Edinburghcar 199.3 mi
4h 3m
£49–71
Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
5h 59m
£67–176
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 44m
£54–91
Bus via King Cross
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
8h 22m
£16–78
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 1m
£69–182
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 20m
£70–304

King Cross to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 244.9 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between King Cross, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Halifax to Edinburgh Waverley via York in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £13–55 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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