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

The cheapest way to get from Cottenham to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 11h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cottenham to Edinburgh is to line 8 bus and fly which takes 4h 40m and costs £40 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Cottenham and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Cottenham to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Lambs Lane and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Parkside, St Margaret's Bus Station and Asda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.

How far is it from Cottenham to Edinburgh?

The distance between Cottenham and Edinburgh is 359 miles. The road distance is 327.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cottenham to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £110 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Cottenham to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cottenham to Edinburgh bus from?

Cottenham to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Train or bus from Cottenham to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Cottenham to Edinburgh is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 11h 27m.

Where does the Cottenham to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Cottenham to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cottenham to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Cottenham to Edinburgh is 327 miles. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Cottenham to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2844+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Cottenham to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 8 bus

There are 9 ways to get from Cottenham 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
best
1. Take the train from Ely to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 3m
£116–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Asda to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukx010 / ...
11h 27m
£45–88
Drive 325.3 mi
1. Drive from Cottenham to Edinburghcar 325.3 mi
6h 1m
£81–117
Line 8 bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Telegraph Street to Drummer St Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 40m
£45–147
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Ely to Sheffieldtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
11h 2m
£192–287
Line 8 bus, train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Telegraph Street to Drummer St Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Tottenham Haletrain
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
5h 51m
£120–327
Line 8 bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Telegraph Street to Drummer St Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 26m
£45–192
Line 8 bus, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Telegraph Street to Drummer St Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
6h 8m
£116–331
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 54m
£45–139

Cottenham to Edinburgh by bus and train

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6h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 357.4 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Lambs Lane to Edinburgh Waverley via Market Street, Tesco, Ely, and Peterborough in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lambs Lane to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, St Margaret's Bus Station, M&S, and Asda in around 11h 27m.

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