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 £23 - £40 and takes 7h 8m.

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 35m and costs £75 - £170.

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 Queen's Road and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Halifax Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

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 35m.

How far is it from King Cross to Edinburgh?

The distance between King Cross and Edinburgh is 246 miles. The road distance is 199.9 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 35m and costs £75 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m 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 First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield, depart from Halifax 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 35m and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £75 - £170 and takes 6h 3m, you could also bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the King Cross to Edinburgh bus arrive?

King Cross to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield, arrive at Leeds City 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 4m 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?

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There are 8 ways to get from King Cross to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 35m
£79–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 508
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
7h 8m
£24–38
Line 591 bus, line 152 bus, train
1. Take the bus from King Cross to Bus Stationbus 591
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Standbus 152
3. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 44m
Drive 198.7 mi
1. Drive from King Cross to Edinburghcar 198.7 mi
4h 4m
£50–72
Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
6h 3m
£77–165
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 44m
£82–163
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 30m
£69–175
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 23m
£97–200

King Cross to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 244.8 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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 35m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 4 hours.

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