What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Watford Station?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Watford Station is to bus which costs £45 - £180 and takes 10h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Watford Station?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Watford Station is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs £65 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Watford Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Watford Station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Shepherds Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Watford Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Watford Junction. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Watford Station?

The distance between Edinburgh and Watford Station is 412 miles. The road distance is 364.6 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Watford Station without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Watford Station without a car is to train via King's Cross St. Pancras station which takes 5h 21m and costs £150 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Watford Station?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Edinburgh to Watford Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Watford Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Watford Station train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Watford Station?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Watford Station is to train via King's Cross St. Pancras station which takes 5h 21m and costs £150 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £180 and takes 10h 38m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £250 and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Watford Station bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Watford Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Watford Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Watford Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Watford Station is 365 miles. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Edinburgh to Watford Station.

Where can I stay near Watford Station?

There are 21484+ hotels available in Watford Station.

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There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Watford Station by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train via King's Cross St. Pancras station
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 21m
£151–249
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, line 724 bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the bus from Black Boy PH to Shepherds Roadbus
4h 19m
£38–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Ukxn10
10h 38m
£47–177
Drive 362.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Watford Stationcar 362.5 mi
6h 35m
£89–128
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, subway
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the subway from Canning Town station to Finchley Road stationsubway
3. Take the subway from Finchley Road station to Watford stationsubway
4h 24m
£116–398
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Watford Junctiontrain Edinburgh - London Euston
5h 59m
£140–230
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
4h 19m
£70–250
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train, subway
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain
3. Take the subway from Farringdon station to Watford stationsubway
5h 3m
£82–228
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 Watford stationsubway
5h 9m
£68–224
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, line 724 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the bus from Black Boy PH to Shepherds Roadbus
4h 59m
£51–184
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 Watford Junctiontrain
4h 49m
£66–174

Edinburgh to Watford Station by bus and foot

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Distance: 409.8 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Watford Station, 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 Heathrow Central Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 9h. National Express also services this route once daily.

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