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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Effingham is to fly and train which costs £60 - £160 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Effingham is to fly and train which takes 5h 15m and costs £60 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Effingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Effingham. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Church Street via Victoria Coach Station, Sutton Station and Clock Tower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Effingham?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Effingham station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Morden station via King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Effingham?

The distance between Edinburgh and Effingham is 422 miles. The road distance is 397.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Effingham without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £150 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Edinburgh to Effingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Effingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Effingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Effingham?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Effingham is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £150 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £180 and takes 11h 54m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Effingham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Effingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Effingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Effingham is 398 miles. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Edinburgh to Effingham.

Where can I stay near Effingham?

There are 2076+ hotels available in Effingham.

Edinburgh to Effingham - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Effingham by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
6h 46m
£150–224
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
11h 54m
£44–172
Drive 395.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Effinghamcar 395.4 mi
7h 7m
£98–141
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 Guildfordtrain
5h 15m
£64–156
Train via London
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston
8h 26m
£142–271
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, subway, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the subway from Earl's Court station to Wimbledon stationsubway
3. Take the train from Wimbledon to Bookhamtrain
5h 37m
£90–308
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 London Waterloo to Bookhamtrain
5h 28m
£102–362
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
3. Take the train from Vauxhall to Bookhamtrain
5h 50m
£66–194
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, subway, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the subway from Tottenham Hale Station to Vauxhallsubway
3. Take the train from Vauxhall to Bookhamtrain
5h 58m
£60–190
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, subway, train
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
3. Take the subway from Earl's Court station to Wimbledon stationsubway
4. Take the train from Wimbledon to Bookhamtrain
6h 28m
£91–368
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
3. Take the train from Vauxhall to Bookhamtrain
6h 21m
£80–220

Edinburgh to Effingham by train, subway, and bus

152Weekly Services

6h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 419.8 mi
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Effingham, 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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