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

The cheapest way to get from Dawlish to Edinburgh is to bus via Leeds which costs £27 - £75 and takes 14h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dawlish to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 11m and costs £85 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Dawlish and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Dawlish to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Lanherne and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bampfylde Street, Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Dawlish and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Dawlish to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Dawlish and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street and Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

How far is it from Dawlish to Edinburgh?

The distance between Dawlish and Edinburgh is 421 miles. The road distance is 451.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dawlish to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 8h 49m and costs £75 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Dawlish to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dawlish to Edinburgh bus from?

Dawlish to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Dawlish to Edinburgh train from?

Dawlish to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Dawlish to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Dawlish to Edinburgh is to train via Stafford which takes 8h 49m and costs £75 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £27 - £75 and takes 14h 42m.

Where does the Dawlish to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Dawlish to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Dawlish to Edinburgh train arrive?

Dawlish to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Dawlish to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Dawlish to Edinburgh is 451 miles. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from Dawlish to Edinburgh.

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

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

There are 11 ways to get from Dawlish to Edinburgh by train, plane, bus, or car

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

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 8m
£49–159
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus 106 / ...
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
14h 42m
£28–74
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 49m
£76–351
Drive 448.8 mi
1. Drive from Dawlish to Edinburghcar 448.8 mi
7h 44m
£109–157
Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Dawlish to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
4h 11m
£85–249
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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 58m
£55–162
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 30m
£101–433
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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 28m
£49–233
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
6h 54m
£139–393
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
9h 10m
£67–624
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
15h 58m
£35–93

Dawlish to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 418.8 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Dawlish to Edinburgh Waverley via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Stafford in around 8h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lanherne to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bristol Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 14h 42m.

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