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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £26 - £80 and takes 9h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Purley to Edinburgh?

The distance between Purley and Edinburgh is 409 miles. The road distance is 388.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £60 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Purley to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Purley to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Purley to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £80 and takes 9h 5m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Purley to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Purley to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Edinburgh is 388 miles. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Purley to Edinburgh.

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

Book your Purley to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2469+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Purley to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, subway, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Purley to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, subway, 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 / ...
5h 9m
£62–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
9h 5m
£27–77
Drive 386.2 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Edinburghcar 386.2 mi
7h 26m
£95–137
Train, subway to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Purley to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the subway from London Bridge station to Canning Town stationsubway
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 33m
£90–267
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 53m
£70–330
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
3h 25m
£46–127
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Purley to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 4m
£62–158
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Purley to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 21m
£96–267
Train, subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Purley to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the subway from Victoria station to Tottenham Hale stationsubway
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 18m
£55–151
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 24m
£102–255

Purley to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 406.6 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £55–140 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £20–60 and the journey takes 8h 16m. National Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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