There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Hackney 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.
Train via Highbury & Islington
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 21m£138–197Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
9h 20m£41–179Drive 369.4 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Hackneycar 369.4 mi
7h 1m£91–131Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3h 27m£88–318Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston
6h 34m£127–237Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
- Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3h 52m£56–174Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
4h 9m£86–288Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
4h 6m£66–176Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
4h£46–148Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
4h 9m£90–379Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
4h 24m£68–200
Edinburgh to Hackney by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Hackney is to bus which costs £40 - £180 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Hackney is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs £85 - £320.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Hackney. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Hackney Baths via Victoria Coach Station and Victoria Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Hackney. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Hackney Central via King's Cross St. Pancras station and Highbury & Islington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Hackney is 396 miles. The road distance is 371.6 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Hackney without a car is to train via Highbury & Islington which takes 4h 21m and costs £130 - £200.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Edinburgh to Hackney, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Hackney bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Hackney train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Hackney is to train via Highbury & Islington which takes 4h 21m and costs £130 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £180 and takes 9h 20m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £320 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Hackney, Greater London, 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 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 8h 5m. National Express also services this route 5 times a week.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–220
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–220
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–220
Flights from Glasgow Airport to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–180
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £130–190
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Flixbus
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
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
How do I buy a London Underground ticket?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Hackney bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Edinburgh to Hackney train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Hackney is 372 miles. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Edinburgh to Hackney.
Book your Edinburgh to Hackney train tickets online with Omio.
There are 20928+ hotels available in Hackney.







