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

The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Edinburgh is to bus via Leeds which costs £45 - £120 and takes 15h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bideford to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 6h 32m and costs £100 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Bideford and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Bideford to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Park Coach Stop and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 8m.

How far is it from Bideford to Edinburgh?

The distance between Bideford and Edinburgh is 546 miles. The road distance is 467.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bideford to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 11h 8m and costs £70 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 11h 8m to get from Bideford to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bideford to Edinburgh bus from?

Bideford to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Victoria Park Coach Stop station.

Train or bus from Bideford to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Bideford to Edinburgh is to train which takes 11h 8m and costs £70 - £650. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 15h 8m.

Where does the Bideford to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Bideford to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Bideford to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Bideford to Edinburgh is 467 miles. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Bideford to Edinburgh.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bideford to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2481+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Bideford 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 Barnstaple to Exeter St DavidsBarnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
11h 8m
£73–615
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Station502
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
15h 8m
£46–113
Drive 464.6 mi
1. Drive from Bideford to Edinburgh464.6 mi
7h 53m
£114–164
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
7h 1m
£67–169
Bus
1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Station502
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
16h 25m
£49–116
Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
6h 32m
£101–260
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
7h 49m
£73–224
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
8h 31m
£85–258
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
8h 24m
£73–248
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)
3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Central
4. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
9h 25m
£157–339

Bideford to Edinburgh by bus and train

87Weekly Services

11h 8mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bideford to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 542.6 mi
Duration: 11h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Edinburgh Waverley via Bus Station, Rail Station, Barnstaple, and Exeter St Davids in around 11h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 15h 8m.

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