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

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Edinburgh Waverley Station is to bus which costs £27 - £55 and takes 10h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Edinburgh Waverley Station is to subway and fly which takes 3h 26m and costs £80 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Edinburgh Waverley Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station station to Edinburgh Waverley Station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station / York Road and arriving at Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stop via London Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Edinburgh Waverley Station?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Edinburgh Waverley Station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Edinburgh Waverley Station?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 395 miles. The road distance is 374.6 miles.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Edinburgh Waverley Station bus from?

Waterloo Station to Edinburgh Waverley Station bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from London Victoria Coach Station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Waterloo Station to Edinburgh Waverley Station?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Edinburgh Waverley Station is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, which costs £22 - £75 and takes 8h 26m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Edinburgh Waverley Station bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Edinburgh Waverley Station bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Edinburgh Waverley Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Edinburgh Waverley Station is 375 miles. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Waterloo Station to Edinburgh Waverley Station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh Waverley Station?

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Can I share a ride from Waterloo Station to Edinburgh Waverley Station?

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Waterloo Station to Edinburgh Waverley Station

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Waterloo Station to Edinburgh Waverley Station, including transfers.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 55m
£72–163
Bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
8h 26m
£22–73
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Edinburgh371.3 mi
8h 10m
£23–50
Subway to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Waterloo station to Canning Town station
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3h 26m
£83–257
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stopmegabus M20
10h 37m
£28–54
Drive 372.4 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Edinburgh Waverley Station372.4 mi
6h 58m
£91–131
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Waterloo station to Paddington station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
3h 44m
£82–260
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
3h 44m
£53–155
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
3h 52m
£61–158
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
4h 8m
£50–135
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 23m
£94–335
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 5m
£95–332

Waterloo Station to Edinburgh Waverley Station by subway, foot, and train

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Distance: 393.2 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £70–160 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £20–70 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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