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

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 16h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs £70 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from WATERLOO Avenue Reine Astrid and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Brussels Midi / Brussels South West and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Waterloo and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Waterloo to Edinburgh?

The distance between Waterloo and Edinburgh is 634 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waterloo to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs £110 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Waterloo to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo to Edinburgh bus from?

Waterloo to Edinburgh bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West station.

Where do I catch the Waterloo to Edinburgh train from?

Waterloo to Edinburgh train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train, bus or fly from Waterloo to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Waterloo to Edinburgh is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs £110 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 16h 50m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £190 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Waterloo to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Waterloo to Edinburgh bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Waterloo and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Waterloo. It is currently 3:30 PM in Waterloo and 2:30 PM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Waterloo to Edinburgh train arrive?

Waterloo to Edinburgh train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2502+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Waterloo to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 8 ways to get from Waterloo to Edinburgh by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
7h 57m
£118–376
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoriabus RegioJet 10
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
16h 50m
£41–90
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Waterloo to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
10h 42m
Fly from Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRU - EDI
5h 2m
£72–183
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Sheffieldbus Michalovce
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
17h 5m
£67–219
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Waterloo to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburghcar
11h 48m
£153–246
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Waterloo to Luttretrain
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CRL - EDI
5h 26m
£47–139
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane AMS - EDI
6h 48m
£82–216

Waterloo to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 630.3 mi
Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Waterloo, Belgium and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Waterloo to Edinburgh Waverley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WATERLOO Avenue Reine Astrid to Edinburgh, Bus Station via BRUXELLES Midi, Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, and London Victoria in around 16h 50m.

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