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Watford to Edinburgh

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Watford, Great Britain → Edinburgh, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Watford to Edinburgh

Composite routes from Watford to Edinburgh

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Transport providers

Ryanair
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easyJet
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British Airways
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Aer Lingus
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Ryanair UK
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Loganair
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Ryanair
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3h 10m
Sunday
$43.04–$291.13
easyJet
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1h 15m
Every day
$35.44–$202.52
British Airways
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1h 28m
Every day
$69.62–$329.10
Aer Lingus
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3h 25m
Tuesday and Thursday
$88.60–$392.39
Ryanair UK
Website
1h 15m
Every day
$26.58–$278.47
Loganair
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2h 50m
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$202.52–$822.76
FlixBus
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Megabus UK
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Scottish Citylink
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Arriva UK
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Arriva Herts and Essex
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Uno
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FlixBus
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7h 50m
Every 3 hours
$56.96–$82.28
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
Call Contact via email
Megabus UK
Website
8h 55m
Once daily
$35.44–$50.63
Scottish Citylink
Website
8h 55m
Once daily
$113.92–$164.55
0141 352 4444
0141 352 4444
Call Contact via email
Arriva UK
Website
29 min
Hourly
$2.96
0344 800 44 11
0344 800 44 11
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Arriva Herts and Essex
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19 min
Hourly
$2.96
0344 800 44 11
0344 800 44 11
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Uno
Website
2h 6m
Every 30 minutes
$5.84
01707 255764
01707 255764
Call Contact via email
Avanti West Coast
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Southern
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West Midlands Trains
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LNER
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Lumo
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ScotRail
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Caledonian Sleeper
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London Underground (Tube)
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London Overground
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Avanti West Coast
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5h 49m
4 times a week
$215.18–$481.00
00 44 345 528 0253
00 44 345 528 0253
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Southern
Website
42 min
Hourly
$11.39–$16.46
+44 3451 27 29 20
+44 3451 27 29 20
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West Midlands Trains
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22 min
Every 20 minutes
+44 333 311 0039
+44 333 311 0039
Call Contact via email
LNER
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4h 22m
Hourly
$227.84–$329.10
+44 345 722 5333
+44 345 722 5333
Call Contact via email
Lumo
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4h 23m
4 times a day
0800 031 8542
0800 031 8542
Call Contact via email
ScotRail
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50 min
Every 20 minutes
$18.99–$43.04
+44 344 811 0141
+44 344 811 0141
Call Contact via email
Caledonian Sleeper
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5h 20m
Once a week
$94.93–$126.58
+44 141 555 0888
+44 141 555 0888
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London Underground (Tube)
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9 min
Every 5 minutes
$3.16–$5.06
0343 222 1234
0343 222 1234
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London Overground
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49 min
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$5.44–$12.66
0343 222 1234
0343 222 1234
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which costs $40.22 - $173.91 and takes 3h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $54.35 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bricket Wood Black Boy and London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart four times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Watford to Edinburgh?

The distance between Watford and Edinburgh is 657 km. The road distance is 584 km.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Edinburgh without a car is to train via King's Cross which takes 5h 10m and costs $195.65 - $358.70 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Watford to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Edinburgh bus from?

Watford to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.

Where do I catch the Watford to Edinburgh train from?

Watford to Edinburgh train services, operated by LNER, depart from King's Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from Watford to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Watford to Edinburgh is to train via King's Cross which takes 5h 10m and costs $195.65 - $358.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $34.78 - $152.17 and takes 10h 5m, you could also fly, which costs $54.35 - $206.52 and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the Watford to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Watford to Edinburgh train arrive?

Watford to Edinburgh train services, operated by LNER, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Watford to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Edinburgh is 584 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Watford to Edinburgh.

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

Book your Watford to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2157+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $44.14 per night.
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