Rome2Rio

How to get fromEdinburgh to Bensonby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Benson

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from Edinburgh to Benson by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train via York

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from York to Oxfordtrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    7h 11m
    £152–266

  2. Bus via Birmingham Airport (BHX)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus bus 832
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport: Stop H to Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stopbus bus Uk025
    12h 48m
    £64–105

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Ukxn10
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    11h 32m
    £75–143

  4. Drive  364.5 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Bensoncar car 364.5 mi
    6h 34m
    £90–130

  5. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EDI - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Station Road to Marinabus bus
    6h 9m
    £68–174

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxfordtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    7h 34m
    £150–277

  7. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Oxfordtrain train
    5h 25m
    £68–160

  8. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, line 33 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EDI - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Didcot Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Parkway Station to High Streetbus bus
    5h 47m
    £104–318

  9. Fly to London City Airport, train, line 33 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EDI - LCY
    2. Take the train from Custom House to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Didcot Parkwaytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Parkway Station to High Streetbus bus
    6h 3m
    £116–356

  10. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Didcot Parkwaytrain train
    6h 9m
    £78–204

  11. Fly to Bristol Airport, train, line 33 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Didcot Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Parkway Station to High Streetbus bus
    6h 22m
    £70–176

  12. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train, line 33 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Didcot Parkwaytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Parkway Station to High Streetbus bus
    6h 28m
    £74–196

Edinburgh to Benson by train and bus

Calendar58Weekly Services
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£152Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Benson.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 406 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Benson, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Marina via York, Oxford, Railway Station, Speedwell Street, and Police Station in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Marina via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Reading RailAir, and Station Road in around 11h 32m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There