What is the cheapest way to get from The Shard to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from The Shard to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £22 - £75 and takes 8h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Shard to Edinburgh?

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

Is there a direct train between The Shard and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from The Shard station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from London Bridge station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from The Shard to Edinburgh?

The distance between The Shard and Edinburgh is 396 miles. The road distance is 374 miles.

How do I travel from The Shard to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from The Shard to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £60 - £150.

How long does it take to get from The Shard to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from The Shard to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Shard to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from The Shard to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from The Shard to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £75 and takes 8h 31m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £140 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the The Shard to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from The Shard to Edinburgh?

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

How do I get a train ticket from The Shard to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2452+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

The Shard to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

There are 10 ways to get from The Shard 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 Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 43m
£62–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
8h 31m
£22–74
Drive 371.8 mi
1. Drive from The Shard to Edinburghcar 371.8 mi
7h 7m
£92–133
Subway to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from London Bridge station to Canning Town stationsubway
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 14m
£83–246
Train via London Euston
1. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
6h 57m
£42–143
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3h 44m
£46–155
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 35m
£54–135
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from London Bridge Station to Bond Street stationsubway
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3h 57m
£88–263
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3h 58m
£48–137
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 8m
£95–234

London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

40Weekly Planes

1h 17mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 393.5 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between The Shard, 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 hourly. Tickets cost £20–70 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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