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

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £45 - £180 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs £70 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from WATERLOO Avenue Reine Astrid and arriving at St Andrew's House via Brussels Midi / Brussels South West and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Waterloo and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Waterloo to Edinburgh?

The distance between Waterloo and Edinburgh is 634 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waterloo to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs £220 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Waterloo to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo to Edinburgh bus from?

Waterloo to Edinburgh bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West station.

Where do I catch the Waterloo to Edinburgh train from?

Waterloo to Edinburgh train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train, bus or fly from Waterloo to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Waterloo to Edinburgh is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs £220 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 17h 29m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £200 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Waterloo to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Waterloo to Edinburgh bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at London Victoria Green Line Station.

What is the time difference between Waterloo and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Waterloo. It is currently 12:33 AM in Waterloo and 11:33 PM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Waterloo to Edinburgh train arrive?

Waterloo to Edinburgh train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Waterloo to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 8 ways to get from Waterloo to Edinburgh by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
7h 51m
£222–354
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Waterloo to Charleroi-Centraltrain
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CRL - EDI
5h 29m
£46–175
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Andrew's Housebus Ukn13
17h 29m
£65–102
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Waterloo to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
10h 43m
£246–319
Fly from Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRU - EDI
5h 8m
£74–199
Train via WATERLOO Avenue Reine Astrid
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
2. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
10h 36m
£167–317
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Waterloo to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburghcar
11h 44m
£135–246
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane AMS - EDI
6h 50m
£107–264

Waterloo to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 630.1 mi
Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Waterloo, Belgium and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Waterloo to Edinburgh Waverley via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WATERLOO Avenue Reine Astrid to St Andrew's House via BRUXELLES Midi, Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, London Victoria Green Line Station, and London Victoria in around 17h 29m.

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