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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Maidenhead is to bus via London Heathrow Airport which costs £50 - £85 and takes 9h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Maidenhead is to fly and train which takes 3h 42m and costs £75 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Maidenhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Maidenhead. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Wellington Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Maidenhead?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Maidenhead. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Maidenhead via King's Cross St. Pancras station and Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Maidenhead?

The distance between Edinburgh and Maidenhead is 421 miles. The road distance is 371.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Maidenhead without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £150 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Edinburgh to Maidenhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Maidenhead bus from?

Edinburgh to Maidenhead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Maidenhead train from?

Edinburgh to Maidenhead train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Maidenhead?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Maidenhead is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £150 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 9h 53m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Maidenhead bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Maidenhead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Maidenhead train arrive?

Edinburgh to Maidenhead train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Maidenhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Maidenhead is 372 miles. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Edinburgh to Maidenhead.

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

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Edinburgh to Maidenhead - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Edinburgh to Maidenhead by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Maidenheadtrain Elizabeth
5h 12m
£153–226
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Ukxn10
9h 53m
£51–115
Drive 369.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Maidenheadcar 369.4 mi
7h 6m
£92–132
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Maidenheadtrain
3h 42m
£76–276
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 31m
£160–303
Bus via London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukxn10
9h 53m
£51–81
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from Custom House to Maidenheadtrain
4h 25m
£110–348
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Maidenheadtrain
4h 31m
£76–200
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Maidenheadtrain
4h 46m
£84–194
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
4h 28m
£78–370
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Maidenheadtrain
4h 55m
£68–192
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain
5h 22m
£76–182

Edinburgh to Maidenhead by train and subway

195Weekly Services

5h 12mAverage Duration

£153Cheapest Price

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Distance: 419 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Maidenhead, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Maidenhead via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Farringdon station, and Farringdon Without in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 9h. National Express also services this route once daily.

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