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 9h 31m.

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 - £95.

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 9h 31m.

How far is it from Ashbourne to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ashbourne and Edinburgh is 315 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 22m and costs £55 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m 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 which takes 6h 22m and costs £55 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £65 and takes 9h 31m.

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 2473+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 22m
£59–197
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 StationUk010 / ...
9h 31m
£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 6m
£53–142
Train via Crewe
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, 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 52m
£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
5h 54m
£59–202
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Luton
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
6h 24m
£77–241
Line 114 bus, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station
2. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
6h 39m
£84–297
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 1m
£94–341

Ashbourne to Edinburgh by bus and train

120Weekly Services

6h 22mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ashbourne to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 313.7 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £45–180 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 31m.

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