What is the cheapest way to get from London Gateway to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from London Gateway to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £55 - £75 and takes 12h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from London Gateway to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from London Gateway to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 44m and costs £95 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between London Gateway and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from London Gateway to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Chase Road and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.

Is there a direct train between London Gateway and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from London Gateway to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Stanford-le-Hope and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via West Ham station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from London Gateway to Edinburgh?

The distance between London Gateway and Edinburgh is 425 miles. The road distance is 390.2 miles.

How do I travel from London Gateway to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from London Gateway to Edinburgh without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 40m and costs £160 - £240.

How long does it take to get from London Gateway to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from London Gateway to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London Gateway to Edinburgh bus from?

London Gateway to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London Gateway to Edinburgh train from?

London Gateway to Edinburgh train services, operated by c2c, depart from Stanford-le-Hope station.

Train or bus from London Gateway to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from London Gateway to Edinburgh is to train via London which takes 5h 40m and costs £160 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £75 and takes 12h 28m.

Where does the London Gateway to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the London Gateway to Edinburgh train arrive?

London Gateway to Edinburgh train services, operated by c2c, arrive at West Ham station.

Can I drive from London Gateway to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between London Gateway to Edinburgh is 390 miles. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from London Gateway to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from London Gateway to Edinburgh?

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

There are 10 ways to get from London Gateway 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 London
best
1. Take the train from Stanford-le-Hope to West Hamtrain Southend Central - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 40m
£162–237
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
12h 28m
£55–75
Drive 388 mi
1. Drive from London Gateway to Edinburghcar 388 mi
7h 4m
£96–138
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Stanford-le-Hope to West Hamtrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 44m
£96–236
Train
1. Take the train from Stanford-le-Hope to London Fenchurch Streettrain Southend Central - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
8h 22m
£79–358
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Stanford-le-Hope to West Hamtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 48m
£89–260
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Stanford-le-Hope to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 46m
£55–137
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Stanford-le-Hope to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h 44m
£57–152
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stanford-le-Hope to West Hamtrain
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
4h 34m
£99–261
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Stanford-le-Hope to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 57m
£63–155

London Gateway to Edinburgh by train and subway

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5h 40mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from London Gateway to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 422.6 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between London Gateway and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Stanford-le-Hope to Edinburgh Waverley via West Ham, West Ham station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 8h 16m. National Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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