What is the cheapest way to get from Aldgate East to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Aldgate East to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aldgate East to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Aldgate East to Edinburgh is to subway and fly which takes 3h 19m and costs £85 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Aldgate East and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Aldgate East to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Finchley Road / O2 Centre and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Aldgate East and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Aldgate East station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Aldgate East station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Aldgate East to Edinburgh?

The distance between Aldgate East and Edinburgh is 395 miles. The road distance is 373.2 miles.

How do I travel from Aldgate East to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Aldgate East to Edinburgh without a car is to train via London Kings Cross which takes 4h 45m and costs £130 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Aldgate East to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Aldgate East to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aldgate East to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Aldgate East to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Aldgate East to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Aldgate East to Edinburgh is to train via London Kings Cross which takes 4h 45m and costs £130 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 18m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £150 and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Aldgate East to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Aldgate East to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aldgate East to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Aldgate East to Edinburgh is 373 miles. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Aldgate East to Edinburgh.

How do I get a bus ticket from Aldgate East to Edinburgh?

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Aldgate East to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Aldgate East to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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Train via London Kings Cross
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 45m
£131–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn13 / ...
9h 18m
£43–68
Drive 371 mi
1. Drive from Aldgate East to Edinburghcar 371 mi
7h 7m
£93–135
Subway to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Aldgate East station to West Ham stationsubway
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 19m
£89–295
Train
1. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
7h 20m
£92–222
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Aldgate East station to Paddingtonsubway
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3h 48m
£84–288
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3h 49m
£47–147
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3h 51m
£56–156
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
3h 58m
£57–150
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 16m
£84–360

Aldgate East to Edinburgh by subway and train

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Distance: 392.8 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Aldgate East, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £130–180 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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