What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Windsor Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Windsor Castle is to bus which costs £40 - £190 and takes 10h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Windsor Castle?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Windsor Castle is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs £70 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Windsor Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Castle station to Windsor Castle. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Windsor Castle via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Wellington Street Stop H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Castle and Windsor Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Castle to Windsor Castle station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5 station via King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Windsor Castle?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Windsor Castle is 422 miles. The road distance is 377.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Windsor Castle without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £150 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Castle to Windsor Castle?

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Edinburgh Castle to Windsor Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Windsor Castle bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Windsor Castle train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh Castle to Windsor Castle?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Windsor Castle is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £150 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £190 and takes 10h 13m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £260 and takes 3h 56m.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Windsor Castle bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Windsor Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Windsor Castle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh Castle to Windsor Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Castle to Windsor Castle is 378 miles. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Edinburgh Castle to Windsor Castle.

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

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Where can I stay near Windsor Castle?

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Edinburgh Castle to Windsor Castle - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Windsor Castle by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
6h 20m
£150–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Ukxn10
10h 13m
£43–189
Drive 375.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Windsor Castlecar 375.6 mi
7h 6m
£92–132
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3h 56m
£72–256
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 210
9h 41m
£147–313
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 Sloughtrain
4h 44m
£106–366
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
4h 42m
£75–318
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 Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Sloughtrain
5h 1m
£70–202
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 Clapham Junction to Windsor & Eton Riversidetrain
5h 5m
£64–174
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Sloughtrain
5h 20m
£66–192

Edinburgh Castle to Windsor Castle by foot, train, subway, and bus

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6h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 420 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Windsor Castle, Windsor and Maidenhead, 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 Heathrow Central Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 9h. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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