The average bus between Île de Ré and Edinburgh takes 29h 24m and the fastest bus takes 27h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Île de Ré to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Île de Ré and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Île de Ré is at 2:51 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 5:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Gare routière and take an average of 29h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Île de Ré to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Île de Ré to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Île de Ré station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 24m.
Île de Ré to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
Île de Ré to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Île de Ré and Edinburgh is 1,091.4 km. The road distance is 1,594 km.
You can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Gare routière, La Rochelle - Bus Station, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and London Victoria in around 27h 3m.