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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs £70 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Black Boy PH and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Watford 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.

How far is it from Watford to Edinburgh?

The distance between Watford and Edinburgh is 411 miles. The road distance is 364.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Edinburgh without a car is to train via London Kings Cross which takes 5h 6m and costs £150 - £300.

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

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

Where do I catch the Watford to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Watford to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Watford to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Watford to Edinburgh is to train via London Kings Cross which takes 5h 6m and costs £150 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 44m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £240 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Watford to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Watford to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Watford to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Edinburgh is 364 miles. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Watford to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Watford to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

There are 11 ways to get from Watford 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
£154–294
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
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
£38–122
Bus
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
9h 44m
£39–68
Drive 362 mi
1. Drive from Watford to Edinburghcar 362 mi
6h 33m
£89–128
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3h 48m
£73–233
Train
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
6h
£140–330
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
£88–311
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 14m
£53–134
Train, subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to London Eustontrain
2. Take the subway from Euston station to Tottenham Hale stationsubway
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 10m
£49–208
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 42m
£76–268
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 43m
£43–132

Watford to Edinburgh by train and foot

196Weekly Services

5h 6mAverage Duration

£154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 408.2 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Watford, 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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