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 £20 - £70 and takes 8h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ashbourne to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs £60 - £90.

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 and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

How far is it from Ashbourne to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ashbourne and Edinburgh is 318 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 which takes 6h 19m and costs £35 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m 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 National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Ashbourne to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Ashbourne to Edinburgh is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £35 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £70 and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the Ashbourne to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Ashbourne to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach 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 2538+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Ashbourne to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 19m
£40–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 134 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
8h 52m
£21–66
Drive 256.1 mi
1. Drive from Ashbourne to Edinburghcar 256.1 mi
4h 49m
£62–90
Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Morledgebus
2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 2m
£46–140
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
£47–92
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 52m
£51–138
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 34m
£64–207
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
7h 13m
£73–322
Bus, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Morledgebus
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 52m
£83–321

Ashbourne to Edinburgh by bus and train

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6h 19mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Ashbourne to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 316.3 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £35–180 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 52m.

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