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

The cheapest way to get from Rayleigh to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 10h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rayleigh to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 44m and costs £90 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Rayleigh and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Rayleigh to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from The Library and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station, Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Rayleigh and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Liverpool Street station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Rayleigh to Edinburgh?

The distance between Rayleigh and Edinburgh is 428 miles. The road distance is 385.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rayleigh to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £70 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Rayleigh to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rayleigh to Edinburgh bus from?

Rayleigh to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Rayleigh to Edinburgh train from?

Rayleigh to Edinburgh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.

Train or bus from Rayleigh to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Rayleigh to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £70 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 10h 58m.

Where does the Rayleigh to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Rayleigh to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Rayleigh to Edinburgh train arrive?

Rayleigh to Edinburgh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Rayleigh to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Rayleigh to Edinburgh is 385 miles. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Rayleigh to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh to London Liverpool Streettrain Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 25m
£71–206
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
10h 2m
£34–90
Drive 382.9 mi
1. Drive from Rayleigh to Edinburghcar 382.9 mi
6h 58m
£92–133
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 44m
£92–258
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
10h 58m
£37–72
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 29m
£62–170
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 39m
£97–285
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h 35m
£69–172
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 30m
£63–179
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train
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
4h 36m
£99–266
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool Streettrain
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 21m
£75–183

Rayleigh to Edinburgh by train and subway

196Weekly Services

5h 25mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 425.2 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Rayleigh to Edinburgh Waverley via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Library to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station, Coach Station, and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 10h 58m.

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