What is the cheapest way to get from King's Cross Station to Edinburgh Castle?

The cheapest way to get from King's Cross Station to Edinburgh Castle is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 8h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from King's Cross Station to Edinburgh Castle?

The fastest way to get from King's Cross Station to Edinburgh Castle is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs £95 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between King's Cross Station and Edinburgh Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from King's Cross Station to Edinburgh Castle station. However, there are services departing from Finchley Road / O2 Centre and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

Is there a direct train between King's Cross Station and Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from King's Cross and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from King's Cross Station to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between King's Cross Station and Edinburgh Castle is 393 miles. The road distance is 371 miles.

How do I travel from King's Cross Station to Edinburgh Castle without a car?

The best way to get from King's Cross Station to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £70 - £190.

How long does it take to get from King's Cross Station to Edinburgh Castle?

The train from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh Waverley takes 4h 6m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the King's Cross Station to Edinburgh Castle bus from?

King's Cross Station to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where do I catch the King's Cross Station to Edinburgh Castle train from?

King's Cross Station to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from King's Cross Station to Edinburgh Castle?

The best way to get from King's Cross Station to Edinburgh Castle is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £70 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 8h 38m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £310 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the King's Cross Station to Edinburgh Castle bus arrive?

King's Cross Station to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the King's Cross Station to Edinburgh Castle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from King's Cross Station to Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between King's Cross Station to Edinburgh Castle is 371 miles. It takes approximately 7h to drive from King's Cross Station to Edinburgh Castle.

How do I get a train ticket from King's Cross Station to Edinburgh Castle?

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King's Cross Station to Edinburgh Castle - 11 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 11 ways to get from King's Cross Station to Edinburgh Castle by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 18m
£70–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
8h 38m
£43–87
Drive 368.9 mi
1. Drive from King's Cross Station to Edinburgh Castlecar 368.9 mi
7h
£90–130
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3h 58m
£85–308
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 6m
£225–333
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 36m
£95–299
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3h 44m
£54–164
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h
£65–159
Subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Tottenham Hale stationsubway
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 1m
£52–165
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 35m
£91–374
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 18m
£97–387

King's Cross Station to Edinburgh Castle by train and foot

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Distance: 390.8 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between King's Cross Station, England and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Lumo also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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