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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £100 and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 41m and costs £90 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Rochester to Edinburgh?

The distance between Rochester and Edinburgh is 425 miles. The road distance is 400.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochester to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £75 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Rochester to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Edinburgh bus from?

Rochester to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Rochester to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Rochester to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £75 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £100 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Rochester to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rochester to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rochester to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Edinburgh is 400 miles. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Rochester to Edinburgh.

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

Book your Rochester to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2470+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Rochester 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 Rochester to London St Pancras Intltrain Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 6m
£76–219
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
11h 20m
£32–96
Drive 397.7 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Edinburghcar 397.7 mi
7h 6m
£98–141
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Rochester to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 41m
£94–281
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Rochester 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
7h 23m
£71–379
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Rochester 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 6m
£52–225
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Rochester to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 14m
£54–172
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Rochester to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h 48m
£64–204
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Rochester to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 39m
£99–295
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rochester 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
4h 29m
£106–356

Rochester to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 422.8 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from Rochester to Edinburgh Waverley via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £20–75 and the journey takes 8h 16m. National Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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