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 £28 - £45 and takes 8h 9m.

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 station. However, there are services departing from Kingston Gardens and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

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 40m.

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 40m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m 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 Manchester, 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 40m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 8h 9m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Kingston to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Kingston to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach 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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There are 7 ways to get from Kingston to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 40m
£67–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk073 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
8h 9m
£29–45
Drive 212.9 mi
1. Drive from Kingston to Edinburghcar 212.9 mi
4h 13m
£54–78
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 10m
£64–170
Train via Wigan
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 33m
£74–124
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 56m
£76–206
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
£70–174

Kingston to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 228.5 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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 £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingston Gardens to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 9m.

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