What is the cheapest way to get from Castle Cary to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Castle Cary to Edinburgh is to bus via Leeds which costs £40 - £75 and takes 13h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castle Cary to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Castle Cary to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 51m and costs £55 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Castle Cary and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Castle Cary to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Horse Pond Inn and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Crispin Hall, Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Castle Cary and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Castle Cary to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Castle Cary and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Paddington station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Castle Cary to Edinburgh?

The distance between Castle Cary and Edinburgh is 518 miles. The road distance is 397.8 miles.

How do I travel from Castle Cary to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Castle Cary to Edinburgh without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 59m and costs £170 - £300.

How long does it take to get from Castle Cary to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Castle Cary to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castle Cary to Edinburgh bus from?

Castle Cary to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Crispin Hall station.

Where do I catch the Castle Cary to Edinburgh train from?

Castle Cary to Edinburgh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Castle Cary station.

Train or bus from Castle Cary to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Castle Cary to Edinburgh is to train via London which takes 6h 59m and costs £170 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 13h 49m.

Where does the Castle Cary to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Castle Cary to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Castle Cary to Edinburgh train arrive?

Castle Cary to Edinburgh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Castle Cary to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Cary to Edinburgh is 398 miles. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Castle Cary to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Castle Cary to Edinburgh?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Castle Cary 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 via London
best
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to London Paddingtontrain Exeter St Davids - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 59m
£170–291
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Crispin Hall to Bus Stationbus 376
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
13h 49m
£40–74
Drive 395.4 mi
1. Drive from Castle Cary to Edinburghcar 395.4 mi
7h 7m
£97–140
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Westbury (Wilts)train
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4h 51m
£55–135
Train
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
8h 52m
£241–349
Bus
1. Take the bus from Crispin Hall to Bus Stationbus 376
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
14h 47m
£83–204
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
5h 21m
£115–278
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 42m
£68–165
Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
4h 53m
£109–273
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 9m
£71–209
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 3m
£113–215

Castle Cary to Edinburgh by train and subway

72Weekly Services

6h 59mAverage Duration

£170Cheapest Price

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Distance: 514.8 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Castle Cary, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Castle Cary to Edinburgh Waverley via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horse Pond Inn to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Crispin Hall, Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 13h 49m.

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