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

The cheapest way to get from Swanley to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £25 - £95 and takes 8h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanley to Edinburgh is to train and subway and fly which takes 3h 31m and costs £90 - £310.

Is there a direct train between Swanley and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Swanley to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Swanley and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Swanley to Edinburgh?

The distance between Swanley and Edinburgh is 413 miles. The road distance is 392.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanley to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £85 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Swanley to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanley to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Swanley to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Swanley to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £85 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £95 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Swanley to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swanley to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanley to Edinburgh is 393 miles. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Swanley to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2444+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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

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 WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 17m
£85–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
8h 59m
£25–91
Drive 390.4 mi
1. Drive from Swanley to Edinburgh390.4 mi
6h 58m
£98–142
Train, subway to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swanley to London Bridge
2. Take the subway from London Bridge station to Canning Town station
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3h 31m
£94–308
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station598 / ...
11h 18m
£39–91
Train, subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swanley to London Charing Cross
2. Take the subway from Charing Cross station to Paddington station
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
4h 1m
£88–281
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
3h 57m
£61–187
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4h 16m
£50–200
Train, subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swanley to London Victoria
2. Take the subway from Victoria station to Tottenham Hale station
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
4h 27m
£51–185
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 20m
£106–433
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 25m
£76–375

Swanley to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 410.1 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Swanley, Kent, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £75–160 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £21–70 and the journey takes 8h 16m. National Express also services this route every 2 hours.

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