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

The cheapest way to get from Whitstable to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £27 - £100 and takes 11h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitstable to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 26m and costs £95 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Whitstable and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitstable to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Harbour Street and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Long Reach and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Whitstable and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Whitstable to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Whitstable and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Whitstable to Edinburgh?

The distance between Whitstable and Edinburgh is 451 miles. The road distance is 429.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitstable to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £85 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Whitstable to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitstable to Edinburgh bus from?

Whitstable to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Long Reach station.

Where do I catch the Whitstable to Edinburgh train from?

Whitstable to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Whitstable station.

Train or bus from Whitstable to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Whitstable to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £85 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £100 and takes 11h 48m.

Where does the Whitstable to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Whitstable to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Whitstable to Edinburgh train arrive?

Whitstable to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Whitstable to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitstable to Edinburgh is 429 miles. It takes approximately 7h 35m to drive from Whitstable to Edinburgh.

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

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

There are 11 ways to get from Whitstable to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Whitstable to London St Pancras IntlRamsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 47m
£88–242
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Long Reach to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
11h 48m
£28–95
Drive 426.6 mi
1. Drive from Whitstable to Edinburgh426.6 mi
7h 35m
£104–151
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Whitstable to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
4h 26m
£99–300
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Whitstable to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley
8h 22m
£83–402
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Whitstable to London Victoria
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
4h 54m
£66–197
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Whitstable to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
5h 22m
£91–318
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Whitstable to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4h 47m
£69–238
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Whitstable to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
4h 54m
£59–166
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Whitstable to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 16m
£111–375
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Whitstable to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 44m
£72–246

Whitstable to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 448.2 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Whitstable, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Whitstable to Edinburgh Waverley via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Long Reach, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 11h 48m.

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