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 £25 - £65 and takes 8h 44m.

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 47m 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 44m.

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 £45 - £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 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 £45 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £65 and takes 8h 44m.

Where does the Ashbourne to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ashbourne to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Ashbourne to Edinburgh is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Ashbourne to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2486+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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 CreweLincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 37m
£46–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUk002 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn11 / ...
8h 44m
£26–64
Drive 256.1 mi
1. Drive from Ashbourne to Edinburgh256.1 mi
4h 47m
£63–91
Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Morledge
2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 31m
£52–142
Train
1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 41m
£59–197
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Market Place441 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Station199
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Waverley
7h 54m
£39–92
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 19m
£58–202
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
7h 3m
£89–341
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicester
2. Take the train from Leicester to Kettering
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
7h 3m
£70–242
Bus, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Morledge
2. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
7h 22m
£83–303

Ashbourne to Edinburgh by bus, foot, and train

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6h 37mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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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, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 44m.

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