What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Kingston upon Thames?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Kingston upon Thames is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Kingston upon Thames?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Kingston upon Thames is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs £65 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Kingston upon Thames?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Kingston upon Thames. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Kingston / Wood Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Kingston upon Thames?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Kingston upon Thames. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Kingston via King's Cross St. Pancras station and Vauxhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Kingston upon Thames?

The distance between Edinburgh and Kingston upon Thames is 408 miles. The road distance is 381.3 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Kingston upon Thames without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Kingston upon Thames without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £130 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Kingston upon Thames?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Edinburgh to Kingston upon Thames, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Kingston upon Thames bus from?

Edinburgh to Kingston upon Thames bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Kingston upon Thames train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Kingston upon Thames?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Kingston upon Thames is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £130 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 48m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £240 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Kingston upon Thames bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Kingston upon Thames bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Kingston upon Thames train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Kingston upon Thames?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Kingston upon Thames is 381 miles. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Edinburgh to Kingston upon Thames.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Kingston upon Thames?

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Where can I stay near Kingston upon Thames?

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Edinburgh to Kingston upon Thames - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Kingston upon Thames 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 / ...
4h 49m
£139–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukxn10
9h 48m
£40–70
Drive 379.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Kingston upon Thamescar 379.1 mi
7h 16m
£95–137
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3h 40m
£70–240
Bus via London Victoria
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
9h 54m
£45–125
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, subway, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the subway from Canning Town station to Waterloo Stationsubway
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Kingstontrain
3h 55m
£94–306
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 Kingstontrain
4h 18m
£52–158
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
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
4h 22m
£71–305
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 Clapham Junction to Kingstontrain
4h 40m
£62–162
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 West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from West Hampstead to Richmond NLLtrain
4. Take the train from Richmond (London) to Kingstontrain
4h 30m
£58–180
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
4h 49m
£66–202

Edinburgh to Kingston upon Thames by train and subway

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Distance: 405.2 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Kingston upon Thames, 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 Heathrow Airport once daily. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 9h.

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