What is the cheapest way to get from Watford Junction to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Watford Junction to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £85 - £130 and takes 6h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Watford Junction to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Watford Junction to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs £65 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Watford Junction and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford Junction station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Black Boy PH and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Watford Junction and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Watford Junction to Edinburgh?

The distance between Watford Junction and Edinburgh is 411 miles. The road distance is 363.3 miles.

How do I travel from Watford Junction to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Watford Junction to Edinburgh without a car is to train via London Kings Cross which takes 5h 6m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Watford Junction to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Watford Junction to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford Junction to Edinburgh bus from?

Watford Junction to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where do I catch the Watford Junction to Edinburgh train from?

Watford Junction to Edinburgh train services, operated by Virgin Trains East Coast, depart from King's Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from Watford Junction to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Watford Junction to Edinburgh is to train via London Kings Cross which takes 5h 6m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 4m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £220 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Watford Junction to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Watford Junction to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Watford Junction to Edinburgh train arrive?

Watford Junction to Edinburgh train services, operated by Virgin Trains East Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Watford Junction to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford Junction to Edinburgh is 363 miles. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Watford Junction to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Watford Junction to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Watford Junction to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 11 ways to get from Watford Junction 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 via London Kings Cross
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 6m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3h 42m
£66–213
Bus
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
10h 4m
Drive 361.2 mi
1. Drive from Watford Junction to Edinburghcar 361.2 mi
6h 32m
£89–128
Train
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
6h 9m
Train, subway to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to London Eustontrain
2. Take the subway from Euston station to Bank stationsubway
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 53m
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Black Boy PHbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3h 49m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Tottenham Hale to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 11m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h 18m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 37m
Fly Luton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 44m

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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1h 25mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 408.2 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Watford Junction, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Virgin Trains East Coast operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly, and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 3 hours, and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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