What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Buckingham Palace?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Buckingham Palace is to rideshare which costs £25 - £50 and takes 8h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Buckingham Palace?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Buckingham Palace is to fly and subway which takes 3h 50m and costs £90 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Buckingham Palace?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station station and arriving at London Victoria. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Castle and Buckingham Palace?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Castle to Buckingham Palace station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Victoria station via King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Buckingham Palace?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Buckingham Palace is 396 miles. The road distance is 374.1 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Castle to Buckingham Palace without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Buckingham Palace without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £130 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Castle to Buckingham Palace?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Edinburgh Castle to Buckingham Palace, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Buckingham Palace bus from?

Edinburgh Castle to Buckingham Palace bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Buckingham Palace train from?

Edinburgh Castle to Buckingham Palace train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh Castle to Buckingham Palace?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Buckingham Palace is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £130 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 35m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £260 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Buckingham Palace bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Buckingham Palace bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Buckingham Palace train arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Buckingham Palace train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Castle to Buckingham Palace?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Castle to Buckingham Palace is 374 miles. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Edinburgh Castle to Buckingham Palace.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh Castle to Buckingham Palace?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh Castle to Buckingham Palace?

Book your Edinburgh Castle to Buckingham Palace bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Buckingham Palace?

There are 21185+ hotels available in Buckingham Palace.

Can I share a ride from Edinburgh Castle to Buckingham Palace?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Castle and Buckingham Palace. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Edinburgh Castle to Buckingham Palace - 12 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 12 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Buckingham Palace by train, bus, rideshare, plane, subway, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 37m
£133–181
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to Londonrideshare 371.2 mi
8h 11m
£25–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
8h 35m
£40–65
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, subway
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the subway from Canning Town station to Green Park stationsubway
3h 50m
£92–298
Train via London Euston
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston
6h 14m
£93–215
Drive 371.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Buckingham Palacecar 371.9 mi
7h 1m
£94–136
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
4h 13m
£78–258
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
3h 54m
£56–154
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train, subway
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the subway from West Hampstead station to Green Park stationsubway
3h 54m
£56–154
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, subway
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the subway from Tottenham Hale Station to Green Park stationsubway
4h 16m
£48–148
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
4h 39m
£88–372
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
4h 48m
£64–169

Edinburgh Castle to Buckingham Palace by foot, train, and subway

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4h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 394.1 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Buckingham Palace, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £130–180 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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