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

The cheapest way to get from Staines to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £190 and takes 11h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Staines to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs £65 - £230.

Is there a direct train between Staines and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Staines to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Staines and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Vauxhall station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Staines to Edinburgh?

The distance between Staines and Edinburgh is 346 miles. The road distance is 384 miles.

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

The best way to get from Staines to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Staines to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Staines to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Staines to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Staines to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs £65 - £230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £210 and takes 5h 24m, you could also bus, which costs £35 - £190 and takes 11h 3m.

Where does the Staines to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Staines to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Staines to Edinburgh is 384 miles. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Staines to Edinburgh.

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

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Staines to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and subway

There are 11 ways to get from Staines to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, 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.

Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2h 59m
£67–221
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn10
11h 3m
£37–186
Train
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 24m
£121–201
Drive 381.7 mi
1. Drive from Staines to Edinburghcar 381.7 mi
6h 50m
£95–137
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Staines to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 48m
£101–288
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Staines to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
3h 53m
£52–154
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h
£85–321
Train, subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Staines to Vauxhalltrain
2. Take the subway from Vauxhall station to Tottenham Hale stationsubway
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 27m
£57–178
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Staines to Richmond (London)train
2. Take the train from Richmond NLL to West Hampsteadtrain
3. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 10m
£58–164
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 33m
£84–330
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus Sky
3. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
11h 10m
£164–276

Staines to Edinburgh by train and subway

194Weekly Services

5h 24mAverage Duration

£121Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Staines to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 344.5 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

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

British Airways flies from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, 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.

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