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 £35 - £95 and takes 9h 40m.

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 - £330.

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 King Street and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

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 East and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via London Bridge station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Edinburgh?

The distance between Maidstone and Edinburgh is 433 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 25m and costs £80 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m 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 King Street station.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Maidstone to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £80 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Maidstone to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Maidstone to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Maidstone to Edinburgh train arrive?

Maidstone to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Maidstone to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Edinburgh is 408 miles. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Maidstone to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near 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 East to London BridgeMaidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 25m
£84–217
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoria814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
9h 40m
£38–92
Drive 405.7 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Edinburgh405.7 mi
7h 15m
£103–148
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Cross
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
4h 35m
£93–299
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London BridgeMaidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station598 / ...
11h 27m
£54–148
Train, train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone West to Strood
2. Take the train from Strood to Stratford International
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
4h 26m
£101–327
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
4h 31m
£67–220
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4h 42m
£58–220
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone West to Strood
2. Take the train from Strood to Stratford International
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
4h 59m
£56–178
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 16m
£113–432
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Cross
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 59m
£84–393

Maidstone to Edinburgh by train and subway

95Weekly Services

5h 25mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 430.3 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Edinburgh Waverley via London Bridge, London Bridge station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria in around 9h 40m.

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