What is the cheapest way to get from Île de Ré to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Île de Ré to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £60 - £180 and takes 27h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Île de Ré to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Île de Ré to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs £80 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Île de Ré and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Île de Ré to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Cognacq Jay and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via La Rochelle - Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 50m.

How far is it from Île de Ré to Edinburgh?

The distance between Île de Ré and Edinburgh is 703 miles.

How do I travel from Île de Ré to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Île de Ré to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 13h 10m and costs £160 - £490.

How long does it take to get from Île de Ré to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Île de Ré to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Île de Ré to Edinburgh bus from?

Île de Ré to Edinburgh bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Île de Ré to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Île de Ré to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs £80 - £240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £160 - £490 and takes 13h 10m, you could also bus, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 27h 50m.

Where does the Île de Ré to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Île de Ré to Edinburgh bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Île de Ré and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Île de Ré. It is currently 8:41 AM in Île de Ré and 7:41 AM in Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2556+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Île de Ré to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Île de Ré to Edinburgh by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LRH - EDI
7h 25m
£82–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
27h 50m
£64–172
Train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
13h 10m
£160–485
Train, bus
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Disneyland Paris - Chessy Sud to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
25h 32m
£146–389
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from La Flotte to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
15h 21m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 723
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 560 / ...
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
30h 14m
£97–342
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from La Flotte to Port of Cherbourgcar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
3. Drive from Poole to Edinburghcar
18h 13m
£183–333

Île de Ré to Edinburgh by bus, foot, train, and subway

49Weekly Services

13h 10mAverage Duration

£160Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Île de Ré to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 699.1 mi
Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Île de Ré, France and Edinburgh, Scotland?

easyJet, Ryanair, and Ryanair UK fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cognacq Jay to Edinburgh Waverley via Gare routière, La Rochelle Ville, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 13h 10m.

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