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

The cheapest way to get from Paddington to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paddington to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs £80 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Paddington and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Paddington station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Paddington Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Paddington and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Paddington to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Paddington and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Paddington to Edinburgh?

The distance between Paddington and Edinburgh is 395 miles. The road distance is 372.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paddington to Edinburgh without a car is to train via London Kings Cross which takes 4h 41m and costs £130 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Paddington to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paddington to Edinburgh bus from?

Paddington to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Paddington to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Paddington to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Paddington to Edinburgh is to train via London Kings Cross which takes 4h 41m and costs £130 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 55m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £280 and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the Paddington to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paddington to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Paddington to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Paddington to Edinburgh is 372 miles. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Paddington to Edinburgh.

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

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Paddington to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Paddington to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London Kings Cross
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 41m
£131–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn13 / ...
8h 55m
£40–101
Drive 370.1 mi
1. Drive from Paddington to Edinburghcar 370.1 mi
6h 55m
£93–134
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3h 7m
£81–272
Train
1. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
7h 1m
£92–222
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Custom Housetrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 23m
£93–313
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 54m
£59–157
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
3h 49m
£55–171
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Liverpool Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 2m
£51–155
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 22m
£89–368
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 28m
£88–347

Paddington to Edinburgh by subway and train

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Distance: 392.9 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Paddington, 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 London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 8h 15m. National Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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