What is the cheapest way to get from Russell Square to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Russell Square to Edinburgh is to bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre which costs £23 - £55 and takes 8h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Russell Square to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Russell Square to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 17m and costs £85 - £240.

Is there a direct train between Russell Square and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from King's Cross and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Russell Square to Edinburgh?

The distance between Russell Square and Edinburgh is 392 miles. The road distance is 373.3 miles.

How do I travel from Russell Square to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Russell Square to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £35 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Russell Square to Edinburgh?

The train from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh Waverley takes 4h 6m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Russell Square to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Russell Square to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Russell Square to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £35 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, which costs £23 - £55 and takes 8h 16m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £240 and takes 3h 34m.

Where does the Russell Square to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Russell Square to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Russell Square to Edinburgh is 373 miles. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Russell Square to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Russell Square to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2489+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Can I share a ride from Russell Square to Edinburgh?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Russell Square and Edinburgh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Russell Square to Edinburgh - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

There are 12 ways to get from Russell Square to Edinburgh by train, bus, rideshare, plane, car, or subway

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 6m
£35–150
Bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
8h 16m
£23–53
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Edinburghrideshare 371.3 mi
7h 45m
£23–50
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to Custom Housetrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 17m
£88–236
Bus
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
9h 3m
£23–53
Drive 371.1 mi
1. Drive from Russell Square to Edinburghcar 371.1 mi
6h 57m
£90–129
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3h 34m
£87–240
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 26m
£44–135
Subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Euston station to Tottenham Hale stationsubway
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3h 44m
£48–129
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
3h 47m
£52–138
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 8m
£95–244
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
4h 55m
£68–344

Russell Square to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 390.2 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Russell Square, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £55–150 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Two other operators also service this route. 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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