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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 12h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 7h 15m and costs £130 - £550.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Lille Europe and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from Calais to Edinburgh?

The distance between Calais and Edinburgh is 623 miles.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs £100 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Calais to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Edinburgh bus from?

Calais to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.

Where do I catch the Calais to Edinburgh train from?

Calais to Edinburgh train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Calais to Edinburgh is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs £100 - £440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 12h 45m.

Where does the Calais to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Calais to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Calais and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 11:05 PM in Calais and 10:05 PM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Calais to Edinburgh train arrive?

Calais to Edinburgh train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

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

Book your Calais to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Calais to Edinburgh bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Calais to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Calais to Edinburgh by train (Eurostar), bus, car train, car, train, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 16m
£105–432
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
12h 45m
£34–78
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
8h 36m
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRU - EDI
7h 25m
£95–248
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
9h 21m
£70–182
Bus, train via Sheffield
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 560 / ...
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
16h 51m
£54–240
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburghcar
9h 32m
£125–199
Train, train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
7h 15m
£139–516
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CDG - EDI
7h 24m
£88–247
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airportbus
4. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CRL - EDI
8h 1m
£82–217
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
7h 37m
£97–406

Calais to Edinburgh by train and foot

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8h 16mAverage Duration

£105Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Calais to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 619 mi
Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Edinburgh Waverley via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria in around 12h 45m.

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