What is the cheapest way to get from California to London?

The cheapest way to get from California to London is to bus which costs £45 - £190 and takes 10h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to London?

The fastest way to get from California to London is to line 29 bus and train and fly which takes 4h 4m and costs £80 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between California and London?

No, there is no direct bus from California to London. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at London Victoria via Asda and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.

Is there a direct train between California and London?

No, there is no direct train from California to London. However, there are services departing from Falkirk Grahamston and arriving at King's Cross via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from California to London?

The distance between California and London is 422 miles. The road distance is 400 miles.

How do I travel from California to London without a car?

The best way to get from California to London without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 46m and costs £140 - £220.

How long does it take to get from California to London?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from California to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to London bus from?

California to London bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Asda station.

Where do I catch the California to London train from?

California to London train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Falkirk Grahamston station.

Train or bus from California to London?

The best way to get from California to London is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 46m and costs £140 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £190 and takes 10h 24m.

Where does the California to London bus arrive?

California to London bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the California to London train arrive?

California to London train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from California to London?

Yes, the driving distance between California to London is 400 miles. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from California to London.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 21911+ hotels available in London.

California to London - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 29 bus

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 46m
£140–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asda to Princes Streetbus X38
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
10h 24m
£47–190
Drive 397.7 mi
1. Drive from California to Londoncar 397.7 mi
7h 2m
£97–140
Line 29 bus, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Asdabus
2. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Parktrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
4h 10m
£97–313
Train
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to London Eustontrain Inverness - London Euston
8h 38m
£142–222
Line 29 bus, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Asdabus
2. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Parktrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
4h 4m
£85–304
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
4h 18m
£63–183
Line 29 bus, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Asdabus
2. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Parktrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
4h 35m
£59–174
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
4h 57m
£92–360
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
4h 56m
£85–341

California to London by bus and train

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Distance: 419.5 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between California, Scotland and London, England?

You can take a bus from Princes Street to King's Cross via Asda, Falkirk Grahamston, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to London Victoria via Asda, Princes Street, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 10h 24m.

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