What is the cheapest way to get from Saffron Walden to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Saffron Walden to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 10h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saffron Walden to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Saffron Walden to Edinburgh is to line 301 bus and fly which takes 4h 8m and costs £35 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Saffron Walden and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Saffron Walden to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Saffron Walden and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Saffron Walden to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Peterborough and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

How far is it from Saffron Walden to Edinburgh?

The distance between Saffron Walden and Edinburgh is 339 miles. The road distance is 343 miles.

How do I travel from Saffron Walden to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Saffron Walden to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 15m and costs £130 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Saffron Walden to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Saffron Walden to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saffron Walden to Edinburgh bus from?

Saffron Walden to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Saffron Walden to Edinburgh train from?

Saffron Walden to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Saffron Walden to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Saffron Walden to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 10h 30m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £210 - £320 and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the Saffron Walden to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Saffron Walden to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Saffron Walden to Edinburgh train arrive?

Saffron Walden to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Saffron Walden to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Saffron Walden to Edinburgh is 343 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Saffron Walden to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2834+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Saffron Walden to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, and line 301 bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Saffron Walden to Edinburgh by bus, plane, train, or car

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Line 301 bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the bus from High Street to Railway Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 8m
£38–132
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 57m
£37–167
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from High Street to Railway Stationbus 7
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 15m
£137–201
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
10h 30m
£45–88
Drive 341 mi
1. Drive from Saffron Walden to Edinburghcar 341 mi
6h 16m
£84–121
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Audley End to Tottenham Haletrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h 47m
£108–340
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Audley End to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 17m
£106–316
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Audley End to Tottenham Haletrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 8m
£73–209
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Audley End to Tottenham Haletrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 57m
£81–244
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 35m
£212–311

Saffron Walden to Edinburgh by bus and train

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Distance: 337 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Saffron Walden, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from High Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 10h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Edinburgh Waverley via Railway Station, Cambridge, Peterborough, and Sheffield in around 10h 35m.

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