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There are 8 ways to get from King Cross to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via York

    best
    1. Take the train from Halifax to Yorktrain train Blackpool North - York / ...
    2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 35m
    £87–190

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus 508
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    7h 16m
    £24–43

  3. Drive 198.7 mi

    1. Drive from King Cross to Edinburghcar car 198.7 mi
    4h 4m
    £49–70

  4. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LBA - EDI
    6h 18m
    £62–186

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 46m
    £129–195

  6. Bus via King Cross

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 183 / ...
    8h 17m
    £24–93

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    6h 30m
    £67–170

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    6h 22m
    £109–207

King Cross to Edinburgh by train

Calendar115Weekly Trains
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between King Cross, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Halifax to Edinburgh Waverley via York in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queen's Road to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Halifax Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 16m.

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