What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to St Giles?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to St Giles is to rideshare which costs £25 - £50 and takes 8h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to St Giles?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to St Giles is to fly and train which takes 3h 52m and costs £90 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and St Giles?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Castle station to St Giles. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Denmark Street via Westminster Cathedral. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Castle and St Giles?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Castle to St Giles station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Covent Garden station via King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to St Giles?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and St Giles is 395 miles. The road distance is 373.5 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Castle to St Giles without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to St Giles without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £130 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Castle to St Giles?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Edinburgh Castle to St Giles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to St Giles bus from?

Edinburgh Castle to St Giles bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to St Giles train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh Castle to St Giles?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to St Giles is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £130 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via London Victoria, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 9h, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £280 and takes 3h 53m.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to St Giles bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to St Giles bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to St Giles train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh Castle to St Giles?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Castle to St Giles is 373 miles. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Edinburgh Castle to St Giles.

Where can I stay near St Giles?

There are 21178+ hotels available in St Giles.

Can I share a ride from Edinburgh Castle to St Giles?

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

Edinburgh Castle to St Giles - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

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There are 12 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to St Giles by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 30m
£134–183
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to Londonrideshare 371.2 mi
8h 4m
£25–50
Bus via London Victoria
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
9h
£44–64
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3h 53m
£82–276
Bus
1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Marble Archbus 839
10h 14m
£57–95
Drive 371.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to St Gilescar 371.3 mi
6h 59m
£93–134
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from Custom House to Tottenham Court Road Stationtrain
3h 52m
£90–320
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
3h 53m
£50–164
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
4h 15m
£48–150
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 Farringdontrain
4h 16m
£62–148
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 28m
£87–365
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
4h 31m
£62–190

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Distance: 392.4 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and St Giles, Greater London, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 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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