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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to North London is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to North London is to fly and train which takes 3h 35m and costs £50 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and North London?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to North London. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Caledonian Rd / Market Rd Gardens via Finchley Road Station and Baker Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and North London?

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

How far is it from Edinburgh to North London?

The distance between Edinburgh and North London is 394 miles. The road distance is 369.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to North London without a car is to train via London Kings Cross which takes 4h 23m and costs £130 - £200.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to North London?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to North London is to train via London Kings Cross which takes 4h 23m and costs £130 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £300 and takes 3h 53m.

Where does the Edinburgh to North London bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to North London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to North London?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to North London is 370 miles. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Edinburgh to North London.

Where can I stay near North London?

There are 21363+ hotels available in North London.

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

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There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to North London by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London Kings Cross
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 23m
£138–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukxn10 / ...
8h 30m
£41–67
Drive 367.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to North Londoncar 367.6 mi
6h 55m
£91–131
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3h 53m
£82–294
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston
6h 13m
£130–248
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 Highbury & Islingtontrain
3h 39m
£90–332
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 London St Pancras Intltrain
3h 35m
£54–166
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, line 29 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the bus from Finsbury Park /Blackstock Road to Hillmarton Road / Camden Roadbus
3h 56m
£46–156
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 Finsbury Parktrain
4h 22m
£66–168
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
4h 24m
£92–383
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 35m
£68–202

Edinburgh to North London by train and bus

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4h 23mAverage Duration

£138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 392 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

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