What is the cheapest way to get from St James's Square to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from St James's Square to Edinburgh is to rideshare which costs £23 - £50 and takes 7h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from St James's Square to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from St James's Square to Edinburgh is to subway and fly which takes 3h 26m and costs £80 - £240.

Is there a direct train between St James's Square and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from St James's Square station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Piccadilly Circus station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from St James's Square to Edinburgh?

The distance between St James's Square and Edinburgh is 395 miles. The road distance is 373.8 miles.

How do I travel from St James's Square to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from St James's Square to Edinburgh without a car is to train via London Kings Cross which takes 4h 45m and costs £150 - £230.

How long does it take to get from St James's Square to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from St James's Square to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St James's Square to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from St James's Square to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from St James's Square to Edinburgh is to train via London Kings Cross which takes 4h 45m and costs £150 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 43m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £240 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the St James's Square to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St James's Square to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between St James's Square to Edinburgh is 374 miles. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from St James's Square to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Can I share a ride from St James's Square to Edinburgh?

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

St James's Square to Edinburgh - 12 ways to travel via train, bus

There are 12 ways to get from St James's Square 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 via London Kings Cross
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 45m
£152–223
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London to Edinburghrideshare 371.3 mi
7h 52m
£23–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
8h 43m
£32–58
Subway to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Green Park station to Canning Town stationsubway
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 26m
£83–237
Train
1. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
6h 54m
£67–343
Drive 371.6 mi
1. Drive from St James's Square to Edinburghcar 371.6 mi
6h 59m
£91–131
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3h 55m
£73–235
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 46m
£48–148
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 59m
£45–134
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h
£46–131
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 20m
£86–252
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
5h 18m
£74–439

St James's Square to Edinburgh by foot, subway, and train

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4h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 392.4 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between St James's Square, Greater London, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £150–220 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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