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

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Edinburgh is to subway and fly which takes 3h 16m and costs £80 - £240.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Edinburgh?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Edinburgh is 395 miles. The road distance is 374.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £150 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Waterloo Station to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Edinburgh train from?

Waterloo Station to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train, bus or fly from Waterloo Station to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £150 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 40m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 4h.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Edinburgh train arrive?

Waterloo Station to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Edinburgh is 375 miles. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Waterloo Station to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Can I share a ride from Waterloo Station to Edinburgh?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Waterloo Station and Edinburgh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Waterloo Station to Edinburgh - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

There are 12 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Edinburgh by train, bus, rideshare, subway, plane, or car

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 2m
£150–220
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London to Edinburghrideshare 371.3 mi
8h
£23–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
8h 40m
£32–58
Subway to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Waterloo station to Canning Town stationsubway
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 16m
£83–237
Train via Euston station
1. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
6h 53m
£67–343
Drive 372.7 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Edinburghcar 372.7 mi
7h 3m
£91–131
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Waterloo station to Paddington stationsubway
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3h 35m
£76–268
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3h 43m
£51–139
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 42m
£48–140
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h
£46–130
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 10m
£86–252
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 2m
£77–462

Waterloo Station to Edinburgh by foot, bus, and train

196Weekly Services

5h 2mAverage Duration

£150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 393 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £150–220 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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