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

The cheapest way to get from Loughton to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Loughton to Edinburgh is to subway and fly which takes 3h 32m and costs £90 - £350.

Is there a direct bus between Loughton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Loughton to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Forest Road and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Walthamstow Bus Station, North Finchley Bus Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Loughton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Loughton station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Loughton station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Holborn station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Loughton to Edinburgh?

The distance between Loughton and Edinburgh is 407 miles. The road distance is 369.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Loughton to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £140 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Loughton to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loughton to Edinburgh bus from?

Loughton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where do I catch the Loughton to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Loughton to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Loughton to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 42m.

Where does the Loughton to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Loughton to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Loughton to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Loughton to Edinburgh is 370 miles. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Loughton to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2837+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Loughton to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Loughton to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 11m
£141–224
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
10h 42m
£40–74
Drive 367.7 mi
1. Drive from Loughton to Edinburghcar 367.7 mi
6h 44m
£91–131
Subway to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Loughton station to Stratford stationsubway
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 32m
£92–341
Train via Walthamstow Central station
1. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
7h 43m
£127–261
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Loughton station to Stratford stationsubway
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 15m
£91–303
Subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Loughton station to Liverpool Street stationsubway
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 14m
£57–182
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h 12m
£73–185
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 17m
£62–190
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 30m
£92–396

Loughton to Edinburgh by subway and train

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Distance: 404.9 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Loughton, Essex, England and Edinburgh, 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 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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