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There are 10 ways to get from London Gateway to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stanford-le-Hope to West Hamtrain train Southend Central - London Fenchurch Street / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 41m
    £144–228

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)bus bus X10
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
    3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 49m
    £51–95

  3. Drive 387.8 mi

    1. Drive from London Gateway to Edinburghcar car 387.8 mi
    7h 4m
    £95–137

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Stanford-le-Hope to West Hamtrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    3h 44m
    £101–322

  5. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Stanford-le-Hope to West Hamtrain train Southend Central - London Fenchurch Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh
    8h 3m
    £124–288

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Stanford-le-Hope to West Hamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    4h 42m
    £95–307

  7. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Stanford-le-Hope to London Fenchurch Streettrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane STN - EDI
    4h 47m
    £64–164

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Stanford-le-Hope to West Hamtrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4h 32m
    £98–367

  9. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Stanford-le-Hope to London Fenchurch Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LGW - EDI
    4h 40m
    £74–179

  10. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Stanford-le-Hope to London Fenchurch Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LTN - EDI
    4h 57m
    £67–191

London Gateway to Edinburgh by train and subway

Calendar197Weekly Services
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 422.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between London Gateway and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Stanford-le-Hope to Edinburgh Waverley via West Ham, West Ham station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Social Club to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach Station, and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 11h 49m.

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