What is the cheapest way to get from Thornton Heath to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Thornton Heath to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £28 - £90 and takes 9h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thornton Heath to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Thornton Heath to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs £45 - £160.

Is there a direct train between Thornton Heath and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Thornton Heath to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Thornton Heath and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Victoria station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Thornton Heath to Edinburgh?

The distance between Thornton Heath and Edinburgh is 404 miles. The road distance is 383.9 miles.

How do I travel from Thornton Heath to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Thornton Heath to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £75 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Thornton Heath to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Thornton Heath to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thornton Heath to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Thornton Heath to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Thornton Heath to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £75 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £90 and takes 9h 3m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £160 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Thornton Heath to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thornton Heath to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Thornton Heath to Edinburgh is 384 miles. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Thornton Heath to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Thornton Heath to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Thornton Heath to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Thornton Heath 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 WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 57m
£79–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
9h 3m
£28–87
Drive 381.7 mi
1. Drive from Thornton Heath to Edinburgh381.7 mi
7h 15m
£95–136
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
3h 25m
£48–153
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to SheffieldLondon St Pancras International - Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
8h 5m
£72–330
Train, subway to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Thornton Heath to Balham
2. Take the subway from Balham station to Bank station
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3h 54m
£88–262
Train, subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Thornton Heath to London Victoria
2. Take the subway from Victoria station to Paddington station
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
4h 11m
£89–263
Train, subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Thornton Heath 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 20m
£55–161
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4h 14m
£67–188
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 47m
£100–357
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 37m
£79–357

Thornton Heath to Edinburgh by train and subway

306Weekly Services

4h 57mAverage Duration

£79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 402.1 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Thornton Heath, 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 £70–160 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £21–60 and the journey takes 8h 16m. National Express also services this route 5 times a day.

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