What is the cheapest way to get from London to Merchiston?

The cheapest way to get from London to Merchiston is to bus which costs £22 - £70 and takes 9h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Merchiston?

The fastest way to get from London to Merchiston is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs £85 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between London and Merchiston?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Merchiston. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Holy Corner via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

Is there a direct train between London and Merchiston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from King's Cross and arriving at Haymarket. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from London to Merchiston?

The distance between London and Merchiston is 395 miles. The road distance is 374.4 miles.

How do I travel from London to Merchiston without a car?

The best way to get from London to Merchiston without a car is to train via Edinburgh Waverley which takes 4h 24m and costs £70 - £160.

How long does it take to get from London to Merchiston?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from London to Merchiston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Merchiston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London to Merchiston train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from London to Merchiston?

The best way to get from London to Merchiston is to train via Edinburgh Waverley which takes 4h 24m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £70 and takes 9h 12m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £280 and takes 3h 6m.

Where does the London to Merchiston bus arrive?

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

Where does the London to Merchiston train arrive?

London to Merchiston train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from London to Merchiston?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Merchiston is 374 miles. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from London to Merchiston.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Merchiston?

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Where can I stay near Merchiston?

There are 2496+ hotels available in Merchiston.

London to Merchiston - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from London to Merchiston 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 Edinburgh Waverley
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 24m
£73–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
9h 12m
£22–70
Drive 372.2 mi
1. Drive from London to Merchiston372.2 mi
6h 57m
£94–135
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3h 6m
£87–274
Train
1. Take the train from King's Cross to HaymarketLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
4h 34m
£50–230
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station426 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
10h 32m
£28–108
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
3h 6m
£81–257
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3h 29m
£48–137
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
3h 19m
£45–166
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
3h 30m
£53–166
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
3h 58m
£97–312

London to Merchiston by train and bus

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4h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 392.5 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between London, England and Merchiston, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £70–160 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £22–65 and the journey takes 8h 16m. National Express also services this route every 2 hours.

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