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

The cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Edinburgh is to fly which costs £55 - £150 and takes 6h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bulgaria to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs £55 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Bulgaria and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Bulgaria station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Ruse, Bucharest and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 30m.

How far is it from Bulgaria to Edinburgh?

The distance between Bulgaria and Edinburgh is 1577 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 37h 56m and costs £220 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Bulgaria to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bulgaria to Edinburgh bus from?

Bulgaria to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Bulgaria to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £150 - £220 and takes 46h 30m.

Where does the Bulgaria to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Bulgaria to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Ruse Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Bulgaria and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 2h behind Bulgaria. It is currently 10:33 PM in Bulgaria and 8:33 PM in Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2452+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Bulgaria to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Bulgaria to Edinburgh by shuttle, plane, bus, train, car, car train, busferry, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane OTP - EDI
7h 41m
£149–368
Fly Sofia Airport to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOF - EDI
6h 59m
£55–150
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Kaiserslautern Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Paris l'Esttrain 82
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
37h 56m
£220–615
Bus, train via Bratislava
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Bratislavabus
2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to St.Poelten Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Bruxelles-Miditrain Nj
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
39h 34m
£258–590
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Sofia to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
28h 52m
Fly Sofia Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOF - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
11h 49m
£72–178
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Rotterdam Conradstraatbus
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
44h 18m
£185–630
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Ruse to Buchurestbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoriabus
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
46h 30m
£157–220
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Drobeta-Turnu Severinbus
2. Take the bus from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Motrubus
3. Take the busferry from Motru to Manchester Piccadillybusferry
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2d 10h
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sofia to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburghcar
29h 53m
£434–639

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

18Weekly Planes

5h 45mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bulgaria to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 1,567.9 mi
Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Bulgaria and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Ryanair flies from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Ruse, Buchurest, Bucharest, and London Victoria in around 46h 30m.

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