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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Edinburgh is to bus via Leeds which costs £25 - £85 and takes 10h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Bristol to Edinburgh?

The distance between Bristol and Edinburgh is 334 miles. The road distance is 369.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs £50 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Bristol to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Edinburgh bus from?

Bristol to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Edinburgh train from?

Bristol to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train, bus or fly from Bristol to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Bristol to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £550 and takes 6h 37m, you could also bus via Leeds, which costs £25 - £85 and takes 10h 26m.

Where does the Bristol to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bristol to Edinburgh train arrive?

Bristol to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Edinburgh is 370 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Bristol to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Bristol to Edinburgh?

Book your Bristol to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Bristol to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2470+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Bristol to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Bristol to Edinburgh by plane, 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.

Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3h 13m
£42–110
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
10h 26m
£26–81
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 37m
£50–550
Drive 367.6 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Edinburghcar 367.6 mi
6h 16m
£90–130
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 1m
£48–165
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 20m
£55–181
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
4h 57m
£117–327
Fly Bristol Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 36m
£46–189
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 59m
£114–402
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Staffordtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 37m
£108–253
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
11h 40m
£29–87

Bristol to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 332.4 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

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

easyJet and Ryanair fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £50–550 and the journey takes 6h 37m.

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