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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Essex is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 10h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Essex is to fly and train which takes 4h 11m and costs £30 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Essex. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Polecat Road via O2 Centre, Golders Green Station, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Essex?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Essex. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at White Notley via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Essex?

The distance between Edinburgh and Essex is 436 miles. The road distance is 364.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Essex without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs £150 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Edinburgh to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Essex bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Essex train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Essex?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Essex is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs £150 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 10h 44m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Essex bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Essex bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Essex train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Essex?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Essex is 365 miles. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Edinburgh to Essex.

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

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Where can I stay near Essex?

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

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There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Essex 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 / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
6h 2m
£155–219
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the train from Braintree to White Notleytrain
4h 11m
£34–126
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
10h 44m
£54–81
Drive 362.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Essexcar 362.5 mi
6h 59m
£90–130
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterboroughtrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
7h 13m
£142–198
Train via Chesterfield
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Chesterfieldtrain
2. Take the train from Chesterfield to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
9h 49m
£202–302
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 Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain
4h 54m
£104–320
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
5h 3m
£35–151
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 Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain
5h 37m
£104–302
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 London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain
5h 28m
£72–202
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 Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain
5h 37m
£80–182

Edinburgh to Essex by train and subway

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Distance: 433.8 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to White Notley via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Polecat Road via O2 Centre, Golders Green Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 10h 44m.

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