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

The cheapest way to get from Southwark to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £26 - £40 and takes 10h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southwark to Edinburgh is to subway and fly which takes 3h 14m and costs £80 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Southwark and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Southwark to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from St George's Circus and arriving at Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stop via London Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Southwark and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Southwark to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from London Blackfriars and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Southwark to Edinburgh?

The distance between Southwark and Edinburgh is 394 miles. The road distance is 373.9 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 which takes 4h 38m and costs £60 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Southwark to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southwark to Edinburgh bus from?

Southwark to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from London Victoria Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southwark to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Southwark to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Southwark to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, which costs £22 - £75 and takes 8h 16m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £270 and takes 3h 52m.

Where does the Southwark to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Southwark to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stop station.

Where does the Southwark to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southwark to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Southwark to Edinburgh is 374 miles. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Southwark to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2451+ 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

There are 11 ways to get from Southwark to Edinburgh by train, bus, rideshare, subway, plane, or car

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 38m
£64–144
Bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
8h 16m
£22–73
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Edinburghrideshare 371.3 mi
7h 45m
£23–50
Subway to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Southwark station to Canning Town stationsubway
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 14m
£83–247
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stopbus megabus M20
10h 36m
£26–40
Drive 371.7 mi
1. Drive from Southwark to Edinburghcar 371.7 mi
7h 6m
£91–132
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3h 52m
£88–263
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 37m
£47–165
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 40m
£56–149
Subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Green Park station to Tottenham Hale stationsubway
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3h 56m
£49–150
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 2m
£95–292

Southwark to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 392.2 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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 £60–140 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £20–70 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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