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

The cheapest way to get from Surrey to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £27 - £95 and takes 12h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Surrey to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Surrey and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Surrey to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Westhumble Street and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Kingston Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Surrey and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Surrey to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Box Hill & Westhumble and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Vauxhall station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Surrey to Edinburgh?

The distance between Surrey and Edinburgh is 417 miles. The road distance is 404.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Surrey to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Surrey to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Surrey to Edinburgh bus from?

Surrey to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Surrey to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Surrey to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Surrey to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £95 and takes 12h 32m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £140 and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the Surrey to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Surrey to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Surrey to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Surrey to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Surrey to Edinburgh is 404 miles. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Surrey to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Surrey to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, plane, 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 / ...
5h 30m
£71–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn10
12h 32m
£27–92
Drive 401.9 mi
1. Drive from Surrey to Edinburghcar 401.9 mi
7h 11m
£99–142
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
3h 31m
£48–140
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Dorking Deepdene to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 46m
£73–279
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Box Hill & Westhumble to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h 7m
£91–264
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Box Hill & Westhumble to Worcester Parktrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 24m
£77–255
Train, subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Box Hill & Westhumble 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 42m
£57–171
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 19m
£56–195
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Redhill to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 48m
£75–202
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Box Hill & Westhumble to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 54m
£103–309

Surrey to Edinburgh by train and subway

128Weekly Services

5h 30mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 414.4 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Surrey, 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 Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £25–80 and the journey takes 9h 55m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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