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

The cheapest way to get from Ashbourne to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £24 - £90 and takes 8h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ashbourne to Edinburgh is to line 114 bus and train and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Ashbourne and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Ashbourne station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station, Beastmarket Hill and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

How far is it from Ashbourne to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ashbourne and Edinburgh is 287 miles. The road distance is 257.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ashbourne to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 37m and costs £35 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Ashbourne to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ashbourne to Edinburgh bus from?

Ashbourne to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Train or bus from Ashbourne to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Ashbourne to Edinburgh is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 37m and costs £35 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £90 and takes 8h 48m.

Where does the Ashbourne to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ashbourne to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Ashbourne to Edinburgh is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Ashbourne to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2469+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Ashbourne to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Ashbourne to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Uttoxeter to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 37m
£37–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11
8h 48m
£25–87
Drive 256.1 mi
1. Drive from Ashbourne to Edinburghcar 256.1 mi
4h 49m
£63–91
Line 114 bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus
2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 49m
£48–139
Train
1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 52m
£42–187
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Victoria Square to Market Placebus 441 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 199
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 47m
£39–122
Line 114 bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus
2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 41m
£53–137
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
6h 21m
£66–224
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
6h 51m
£79–265
Line 114 bus, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus
2. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
6h 38m
£84–325

Ashbourne to Edinburgh by bus, foot, and train

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6h 37mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Ashbourne to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 285.5 mi
Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh Waverley via Tesco Store, Uttoxeter, and Crewe in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £16–55 and the journey takes 6h 30m. National Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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