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

The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Edinburgh is to fly which costs £45 - £130 and takes 3h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lewes to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Lewes and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Lewes to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Old Steine and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Lewes and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Lewes and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Victoria station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Lewes to Edinburgh?

The distance between Lewes and Edinburgh is 446 miles. The road distance is 425.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lewes to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs £160 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Lewes to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Edinburgh bus from?

Lewes to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Edinburgh train from?

Lewes to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.

Train, bus or fly from Lewes to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Lewes to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs £160 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £90 and takes 13h 19m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the Lewes to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Lewes to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Lewes to Edinburgh train arrive?

Lewes to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Lewes to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Lewes to Edinburgh is 426 miles. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Lewes to Edinburgh.

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

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Lewes to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Lewes 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 Lewes to London Victoriatrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 54m
£169–246
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
3h 38m
£45–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Old Steine to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
13h 19m
£62–86
Drive 423.3 mi
1. Drive from Lewes to Edinburghcar 423.3 mi
8h 17m
£104–149
Train via London
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
8h 3m
£84–366
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Haywards Heath to London Bridgetrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h 30m
£102–285
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 57m
£93–292
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Lewes to East Croydontrain
2. Take the train from East Croydon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 59m
£72–179
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
5h 7m
£62–157
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 32m
£47–148
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Haywards Heath to London Bridgetrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 24m
£105–300

Lewes to Edinburgh by train and subway

196Weekly Services

5h 54mAverage Duration

£169Cheapest Price

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Distance: 443.1 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Lewes to Edinburgh Waverley via London Victoria, Victoria station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Old Steine, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 13h 19m.

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