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

The cheapest way to get from Kingston to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kingston to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Kingston and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Kingston to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Kingston Gardens and arriving at Princes Street via Piccadilly Gardens, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Kingston and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Kingston to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Hyde Central and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Kingston to Edinburgh?

The distance between Kingston and Edinburgh is 230 miles. The road distance is 214.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kingston to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Kingston to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kingston to Edinburgh bus from?

Kingston to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Kingston to Edinburgh train from?

Kingston to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Kingston to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Kingston to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 14m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Kingston to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Kingston to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Kingston to Edinburgh train arrive?

Kingston to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Kingston to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Kingston to Edinburgh is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Kingston to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Kingston to Edinburgh?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 39m
£78–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
7h 14m
£34–61
Drive 212.9 mi
1. Drive from Kingston to Edinburghcar 212.9 mi
4h 13m
£53–76
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 28m
£61–163
Train via Wigan
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 27m
£81–137
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 39m
£71–175

Kingston to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 228.5 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Kingston, Tameside, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingston Gardens to Princes Street via Piccadilly Gardens, Printworks, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 14m.

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