What is the cheapest way to get from London to Royal Mile?

The cheapest way to get from London to Royal Mile is to rideshare which costs £23 - £50 and takes 7h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Royal Mile?

The fastest way to get from London to Royal Mile is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs £80 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between London and Royal Mile?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at St Andrew's House. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between London and Royal Mile?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from King's Cross and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from London to Royal Mile?

The distance between London and Royal Mile is 393 miles. The road distance is 373.3 miles.

How do I travel from London to Royal Mile without a car?

The best way to get from London to Royal Mile without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £75 - £230.

How long does it take to get from London to Royal Mile?

The train from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh Waverley takes 4h 6m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Royal Mile bus from?

London to Royal Mile bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Royal Mile train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from London to Royal Mile?

The best way to get from London to Royal Mile is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £75 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 23m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £290 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the London to Royal Mile bus arrive?

London to Royal Mile bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at St Andrew's House station.

Where does the London to Royal Mile train arrive?

London to Royal Mile train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from London to Royal Mile?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Royal Mile is 373 miles. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from London to Royal Mile.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Royal Mile?

Book your London to Royal Mile train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from London to Royal Mile?

Book your London to Royal Mile bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Royal Mile?

There are 3019+ hotels available in Royal Mile.

Can I share a ride from London to Royal Mile?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London and Royal Mile. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

London to Royal Mile - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from London to Royal Mile by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 11m
£75–230
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London to Edinburghrideshare 371.3 mi
7h 53m
£23–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Andrew's Housebus Ukn13
8h 23m
£40–75
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3h 8m
£82–287
Train via Kendal
1. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 44m
£142–244
Drive 371.1 mi
1. Drive from London to Royal Milecar 371.1 mi
6h 59m
£91–131
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 17m
£94–308
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3h 40m
£55–148
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
3h 37m
£66–167
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 31m
£56–170
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 12m
£89–358

London to Royal Mile by train and foot

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4h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 390.5 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between London, England and Royal Mile, 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. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to St Andrew's House every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 8h 15m.

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