What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Sussex?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Sussex is to drive which costs £100 - £160 and takes 8h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Sussex?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Sussex is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs £80 - £190.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Sussex?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Sussex. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Haywards Heath via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Sussex?

The distance between Edinburgh and Sussex is 441 miles. The road distance is 417.5 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Sussex without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Sussex without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £190 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Sussex?

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Edinburgh to Sussex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Sussex train from?

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

Train or fly from Edinburgh to Sussex?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Sussex is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £190 - £260. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £80 - £190 and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Sussex train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Sussex?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Sussex is 417 miles. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Edinburgh to Sussex.

Where can I stay near Sussex?

There are 1719+ hotels available in Sussex.

Edinburgh to Sussex - 9 ways to travel via train, car, plane, subway, and taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Sussex by train, car, plane, subway, or taxi

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Train
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1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Haywards Heathtrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
5h 32m
£193–256
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
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1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
4h 19m
£81–205
Drive 415.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Sussexcar 415.1 mi
8h 7m
£105–151
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
3h 24m
£84–190
Train via Lewes
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lewestrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
9h 12m
£115–255
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 London Bridge to Haywards Heathtrain
4h 47m
£138–372
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Haywards Heathtrain
5h 3m
£144–352
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 Haywards Heathtrain
4h 53m
£116–230
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, subway, train, taxi
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the subway from Tottenham Hale Station to Victoria stationsubway
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Haywards Heathtrain
4. Take the taxi from Haywards Heath to Sussextaxi
5h 3m
£100–232

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) flights

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Distance: 438.3 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Sussex, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sussex via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Haywards Heath in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, easyJet and Ryanair fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) every 4 hours.

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