What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to King Cross?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to King Cross is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 4h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to King Cross?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to King Cross is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £120 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and King Cross?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to King Cross. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at King Cross via Leeds City Bus Station and Halifax Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and King Cross?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to King Cross. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Halifax via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to King Cross?

The distance between Edinburgh and King Cross is 248 miles. The road distance is 199.5 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to King Cross without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to King Cross without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £120 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to King Cross?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Edinburgh to King Cross, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to King Cross bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to King Cross train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to King Cross?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to King Cross is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £120 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus and line 508 bus, which costs and takes 6h 31m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Edinburgh to King Cross bus arrive?

Edinburgh to King Cross bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to King Cross train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to King Cross?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to King Cross is 200 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Edinburgh to King Cross.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to King Cross?

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Where can I stay near King Cross?

There are 2585+ hotels available in King Cross.

Edinburgh to King Cross - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, line 508 bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to King Cross by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 3m
£128–180
Drive 198.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to King Crosscar 198.3 mi
4h 4m
£49–71
Bus, line 508 bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halifax Bus Stationbus 508
6h 31m
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane EDI - LBA
6h 21m
£66–166
Train via York
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from York to Halifaxtrain York - Blackpool North / ...
4h 3m
£87–179
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Halifaxtrain Blackpool North - York / ...
4h 33m
£77–143
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain
6h 22m
£70–178
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leedstrain
6h 24m
£106–204

Edinburgh to King Cross by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 246.7 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and King Cross, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £120–170 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to King Cross via Leeds City Bus Station and Halifax Bus Station in around 6h 31m.

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