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

The cheapest way to get from North London to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £25 - £70 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from North London to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 27m and costs £85 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between North London and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from North London to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Market Road Gardens and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Lord's Cricket Ground and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from North London to Edinburgh?

The distance between North London and Edinburgh is 394 miles. The road distance is 369.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from North London to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £60 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from North London to Edinburgh, including transfers.

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

North London to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Train, bus or fly from North London to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from North London to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £60 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £70 and takes 8h 40m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £230 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the North London to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from North London to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between North London to Edinburgh is 370 miles. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from North London to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2548+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 11 ways to get from North London 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 King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 43m
£62–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
8h 40m
£25–70
Drive 367.7 mi
1. Drive from North London to Edinburghcar 367.7 mi
6h 53m
£89–129
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Highbury & Islington to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 27m
£88–230
Train via London Euston
1. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
6h 59m
£48–213
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 1m
£73–226
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Kentish Town to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3h 39m
£47–149
Line 29 bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Hillmarton Road / Camden Road to Finsbury Park Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3h 52m
£51–131
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Finsbury Park to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h 14m
£71–146
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 17m
£95–238
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 20m
£59–330

North London to Edinburgh by bus and train

196Weekly Services

4h 43mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 391.9 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between North London, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £60–160 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £21–50 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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