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

The cheapest way to get from Didcot to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £45 - £200 and takes 12h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Didcot to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 49m and costs £100 - £340.

Is there a direct bus between Didcot and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Didcot station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Parkway Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Speedwell Street and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Didcot and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Didcot to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Didcot Parkway and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Paddington station, Oxford Circus station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Didcot to Edinburgh?

The distance between Didcot and Edinburgh is 449 miles. The road distance is 368.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Didcot to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £140 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Didcot to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Didcot to Edinburgh bus from?

Didcot to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Speedwell Street station.

Where do I catch the Didcot to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Didcot to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Didcot to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £140 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £200 and takes 12h 59m.

Where does the Didcot to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Didcot to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Didcot to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Didcot to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Didcot to Edinburgh is 369 miles. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Didcot to Edinburgh.

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

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Didcot to Edinburgh - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Didcot to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 27m
£146–238
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Speedwell Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn10
12h 59m
£47–197
Drive 366.4 mi
1. Drive from Didcot to Edinburghcar 366.4 mi
6h 31m
£92–133
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3h 49m
£105–331
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 34m
£160–299
Train #2
1. Take the train from Oxford to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Bournemouth - Glasgow Central
7h 46m
£215–309
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h 5m
£122–349
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4h 22m
£76–180
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 28m
£82–212
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
5h 16m
£81–190
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 42m
£74–164
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 14m
£93–237

Didcot to Edinburgh by bus

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12h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 446.6 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Edinburgh Waverley via London Paddington, Paddington station, Oxford Circus station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkway Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Police Station, Speedwell Street, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 12h 59m.

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