What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dartford?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dartford is to fly and train which costs £55 - £180 and takes 4h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dartford?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dartford is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs £85 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Dartford?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Dartford. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Priory Hill via London Victoria, Stamford Street and Bexleyheath Clock Tower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Dartford?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Dartford. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Dartford via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Dartford?

The distance between Edinburgh and Dartford is 411 miles. The road distance is 387.7 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Dartford without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dartford without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £140 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Dartford?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Edinburgh to Dartford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dartford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dartford train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Dartford?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dartford is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £140 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £150 and takes 11h 1m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £320 and takes 3h 32m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dartford bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Dartford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dartford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Dartford?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Dartford is 388 miles. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Edinburgh to Dartford.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Dartford?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Dartford?

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Where can I stay near Dartford?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 24m
£145–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
11h 1m
£42–147
Drive 385.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Dartfordcar 385.4 mi
6h 57m
£95–137
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3h 32m
£90–320
Train via London Euston
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston
7h 14m
£137–253
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Abbey Woodtrain
4h 21m
£94–300
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 Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Dartfordtrain
4h 29m
£70–172
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 17m
£91–381
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 Abbey Woodtrain
3. Take the train from Abbey Wood (London) to Dartfordtrain
4h 37m
£58–176
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 Dartfordtrain
5h 2m
£62–180

Edinburgh to Dartford by train

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Distance: 408.6 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Dartford, 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 hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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