What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to London Paddington?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to London Paddington is to bus via Finchley Road Station which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to London Paddington?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to London Paddington is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs £75 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and London Paddington?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to London Paddington station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Paddington Station via Finchley Road Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and London Paddington?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to London Paddington. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Paddington via King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to London Paddington?

The distance between Edinburgh and London Paddington is 395 miles. The road distance is 372 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to London Paddington without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to London Paddington without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £130 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to London Paddington?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Edinburgh to London Paddington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to London Paddington bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to London Paddington train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to London Paddington?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to London Paddington is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £130 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Finchley Road Station, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 58m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £290 and takes 3h 16m.

Where does the Edinburgh to London Paddington bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to London Paddington train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to London Paddington?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to London Paddington is 372 miles. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Edinburgh to London Paddington.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to London Paddington?

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Edinburgh to London Paddington - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to London Paddington 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 23m
£133–187
Bus via Finchley Road Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukxn10 / ...
7h 58m
£42–67
Drive 369.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to London Paddingtoncar 369.9 mi
6h 54m
£91–132
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3h 16m
£80–284
Bus
1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Marble Archbus 839
9h 46m
£77–189
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 Custom House to London Paddingtontrain
3h 32m
£92–324
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
3h 48m
£52–168
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 Victoriatrain
4h 5m
£60–164
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, subway
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the subway from Liverpool Street station to Paddingtonsubway
4h 9m
£50–156
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 2m
£81–335
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 34m
£68–188

Edinburgh to London Paddington by train, subway, and foot

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4h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 393.1 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and London Paddington, 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 Finchley Road / O2 Centre hourly. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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