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

The cheapest way to get from Desborough to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 9h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Desborough to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs £70 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Desborough and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Desborough to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Paddock Lane and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via The Square, St Margaret's Bus Station and Asda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Desborough and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Desborough to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Market Harborough and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Sheffield and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Desborough to Edinburgh?

The distance between Desborough and Edinburgh is 343 miles. The road distance is 298.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Desborough to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs £95 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Desborough to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Desborough to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Desborough to Edinburgh train from?

Desborough to Edinburgh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Market Harborough station.

Train or bus from Desborough to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Desborough to Edinburgh is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs £95 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 9h 38m.

Where does the Desborough to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Desborough to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Desborough to Edinburgh train arrive?

Desborough to Edinburgh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Desborough to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Desborough to Edinburgh is 299 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Desborough to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2811+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Market Harborough to Sheffieldtrain Bedford - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 45m
£96–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asda to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukx010 / ...
9h 38m
£42–62
Drive 297 mi
1. Drive from Desborough to Edinburghcar 297 mi
5h 49m
£74–106
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 24m
£70–155
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus Sky
2. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
9h
£137–211
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 28m
£61–179
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Market Harborough to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
5h 24m
£131–360
Line 18 bus, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Paddock Lane to Market Hallbus
2. Take the train from Market Harborough to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
5h 47m
£89–208
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 17m
£67–165
Train, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
7h 12m
£99–281

Desborough to Edinburgh by bus and train

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Distance: 340.6 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Paddock Lane to Edinburgh Waverley via Market Hall, Fernie Road, Market Harborough, Sheffield, and Doncaster in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Asda to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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