What is the cheapest way to get from Potters Bar to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Potters Bar to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £28 - £85 and takes 9h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Potters Bar to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Potters Bar to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 50m and costs £90 - £270.

Is there a direct train between Potters Bar and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Potters Bar to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Potters Bar and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Potters Bar to Edinburgh?

The distance between Potters Bar and Edinburgh is 405 miles. The road distance is 359.4 miles.

How do I travel from Potters Bar to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Potters Bar to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £65 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Potters Bar to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Potters Bar to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potters Bar to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Potters Bar to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Potters Bar to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £85 and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the Potters Bar to Edinburgh train arrive?

Potters Bar to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Potters Bar to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Potters Bar to Edinburgh is 359 miles. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Potters Bar to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Potters Bar to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Potters Bar 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 50m
£66–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
9h 8m
£28–81
Drive 357.3 mi
1. Drive from Potters Bar to Edinburghcar 357.3 mi
6h 32m
£88–126
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Potters Bar to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 50m
£94–269
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 28m
£71–335
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Potters Bar to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 21m
£79–261
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3h 52m
£52–181
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Potters Bar to Finsbury Parktrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h
£55–165
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 26m
£77–180
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 38m
£106–314
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 40m
£58–226

Potters Bar to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 403 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Potters Bar, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £60–140 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £20–70 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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