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

The cheapest way to get from Southwark to Edinburgh is to rideshare which costs £23 - £50 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southwark to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs £90 - £270.

How far is it from Southwark to Edinburgh?

The distance between Southwark and Edinburgh is 395 miles. The road distance is 373.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southwark to Edinburgh without a car is to train via London Kings Cross which takes 4h 51m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Southwark to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Southwark to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Southwark to Edinburgh is to train via London Kings Cross which takes 4h 51m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 17m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £270 and takes 3h 4m.

Can I drive from Southwark to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Southwark to Edinburgh is 374 miles. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Southwark to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2756+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Can I share a ride from Southwark to Edinburgh?

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

Southwark to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Southwark 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 via London Kings Cross
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 51m
£112–172
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London to Edinburghrideshare 371.3 mi
7h 45m
£23–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
8h 17m
£41–80
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 4m
£93–270
Train
1. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
7h 8m
£102–242
Drive 371.6 mi
1. Drive from Southwark to Edinburghcar 371.6 mi
7h 8m
£92–132
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Southwark station to Bond Street stationsubway
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3h 32m
£79–247
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3h 26m
£50–141
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
3h 25m
£48–145
Line 344 bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Marshalsea Road to Liverpool Street Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3h 51m
£45–137
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 9m
£106–300

Southwark to Edinburgh by bus and train

194Weekly Services

4h 51mAverage Duration

£112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 392.5 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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