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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £110 and takes 11h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 33m and costs £100 - £370.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Marine Terrace and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Margate to Edinburgh?

The distance between Margate and Edinburgh is 484 miles. The road distance is 444.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £85 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Margate to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Edinburgh bus from?

Margate to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.

Where do I catch the Margate to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Margate to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £85 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 11h 48m.

Where does the Margate to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Margate to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Margate to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Edinburgh is 445 miles. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Margate to Edinburgh.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Margate to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Margate 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 Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 59m
£89–255
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
11h 48m
£32–104
Drive 442.3 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Edinburghcar 442.3 mi
7h 54m
£108–156
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h 33m
£101–364
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 16m
£84–415
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 28m
£92–341
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 59m
£65–261
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
5h 6m
£61–255
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
5h 20m
£73–251
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Margate 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 21m
£113–439
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 54m
£75–320

Margate to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 481 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Edinburgh Waverley via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 11h 48m.

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