What is the cheapest way to get from Stratford (London) to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Stratford (London) to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 9h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stratford (London) to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Stratford (London) to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs £90 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Stratford (London) and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Stratford (London) station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Stratford City Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Baker Street Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Stratford (London) and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Stratford (London) to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Stratford International and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Stratford (London) to Edinburgh?

The distance between Stratford (London) and Edinburgh is 399 miles. The road distance is 378.7 miles.

How do I travel from Stratford (London) to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Stratford (London) to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £130 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Stratford (London) to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Stratford (London) to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stratford (London) to Edinburgh bus from?

Stratford (London) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where do I catch the Stratford (London) to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Stratford (London) to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Stratford (London) to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £130 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 9h 18m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £310 and takes 3h 6m.

Where does the Stratford (London) to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Stratford (London) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Stratford (London) to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stratford (London) to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Stratford (London) to Edinburgh is 379 miles. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Stratford (London) to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Stratford (London) to Edinburgh?

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Stratford (London) to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Stratford (London) to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 46m
£133–196
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
9h 18m
£44–81
Drive 376.5 mi
1. Drive from Stratford (London) to Edinburghcar 376.5 mi
6h 54m
£92–133
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 6m
£92–303
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 26m
£223–346
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3h 34m
£86–281
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3h 30m
£44–141
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
3h 55m
£68–166
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 50m
£58–177
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 3m
£89–358
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 58m
£98–360

Stratford (London) to Edinburgh by foot and train

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Distance: 396.6 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Stratford (London), 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 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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