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 £29 - £110 and takes 12h 11m.

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 23m and costs £100 - £330.

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 Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.

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 £75 - £230.

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 Bus 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 £75 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £110 and takes 12h 11m.

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 38m to drive from Whitstable to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near 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 Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 47m
£77–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
12h 11m
£30–106
Drive 426.6 mi
1. Drive from Whitstable to Edinburghcar 426.6 mi
7h 38m
£105–151
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Whitstable to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h 23m
£103–326
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Whitstable to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 25m
£82–402
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Whitstable to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 18m
£90–328
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Whitstable to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 49m
£63–248
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Whitstable to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 57m
£63–217
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Whitstable to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
5h 7m
£64–204
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Whitstable to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 11m
£115–371
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Whitstable to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 44m
£77–282

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 Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 12h 11m.

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