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

The cheapest way to get from Cottingham to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cottingham to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £85 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Cottingham and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Cottingham to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Cottingham King Street and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Beverley BS, Rail Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Cottingham and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Cottingham to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Cottingham and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Cottingham to Edinburgh?

The distance between Cottingham and Edinburgh is 259 miles. The road distance is 218.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cottingham to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £85 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Cottingham to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cottingham to Edinburgh bus from?

Cottingham to Edinburgh bus services, operated by East Yorkshire, depart from Beverley BS station.

Where do I catch the Cottingham to Edinburgh train from?

Cottingham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Cottingham station.

Train or bus from Cottingham to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Cottingham to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £85 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Cottingham to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Cottingham to Edinburgh bus services, operated by East Yorkshire, arrive at Rail Station.

Where does the Cottingham to Edinburgh train arrive?

Cottingham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Cottingham to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Cottingham to Edinburgh is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Cottingham to Edinburgh.

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

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Cottingham to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Cottingham to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cottingham to Yorktrain Bridlington - York / ...
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 56m
£86–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Beverley BS to Rail Stationbus X46 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
8h 45m
£27–44
Drive 217.3 mi
1. Drive from Cottingham to Edinburghcar 217.3 mi
4h 42m
£54–78
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Cottingham to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 6m
£100–216
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Hull to Leedstrain Hull - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 42m
£131–213

Cottingham to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 257.7 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cottingham to Edinburgh Waverley via York in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cottingham King Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Beverley BS, Rail Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 45m.

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