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

The cheapest way to get from Billingham to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £15 - £70 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Billingham to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Billingham and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Billingham to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Billingham Green and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Billingham to Edinburgh?

The distance between Billingham and Edinburgh is 175 miles. The road distance is 140.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Billingham to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £45 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Billingham to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Billingham to Edinburgh bus from?

Billingham to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Billingham Green station.

Train or bus from Billingham to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Billingham to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Newcastle upon Tyne, which costs and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Billingham to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Billingham to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Can I drive from Billingham to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Billingham to Edinburgh is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Billingham to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1630+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Billingham to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 36 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Billingham to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car

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 Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Northallerton - Edinburgh / ...
3h 16m
£49–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukx010 / ...
5h 24m
£15–68
Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the bus from Billingham Green to John Dobson Streetbus X10
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
4h 57m
Drive 139.9 mi
1. Drive from Billingham to Edinburghcar 139.9 mi
2h 53m
£35–51
Line 36 bus, train
1. Take the bus from West Avenue to Victoria Road - Grand Hotelbus 36A / ...
2. Take the train from Hartlepool to Newcastletrain
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3h 36m
£35–119

Billingham to Edinburgh by bus and train

108Weekly Services

3h 16mAverage Duration

£49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 173.8 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Cross Country also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Billingham Green to Edinburgh, Bus Station via John Dobson Street in around 4h 57m.

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