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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £55 - £80 and takes 11h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 26m and costs £100 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Earl Street and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Maidstone West and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Edinburgh?

The distance between Maidstone and Edinburgh is 436 miles. The road distance is 408.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £170 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Maidstone to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Edinburgh bus from?

Maidstone to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Edinburgh train from?

Maidstone to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone West station.

Train or bus from Maidstone to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £170 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £80 and takes 11h 39m.

Where does the Maidstone to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Maidstone to Edinburgh train arrive?

Maidstone to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Maidstone to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Edinburgh is 408 miles. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Maidstone to Edinburgh.

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

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

There are 11 ways to get from Maidstone 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 Maidstone West to London St Pancras Intltrain Maidstone West - St Pancras International
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 23m
£173–253
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
11h 39m
£56–77
Drive 405.7 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Edinburghcar 405.7 mi
7h 18m
£100–145
Train, train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone West to Stroodtrain
2. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h 26m
£107–253
Train via London
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
7h 53m
£88–372
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 38m
£97–297
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain
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 32m
£66–165
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain
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 44m
£72–173
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone West to Stroodtrain
2. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
5h
£62–144
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain
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 16m
£110–278
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 56m
£98–501

Maidstone to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 433.3 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone West to Edinburgh Waverley via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Earl Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 11h 39m.

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