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

The cheapest way to get from Didcot to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £65 - £180 and takes 4h 14m.

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 4h 1m and costs £100 - £320.

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, Baker Street station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Didcot to Edinburgh?

The distance between Didcot and Edinburgh is 448 miles. The road distance is 368.1 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 26m and costs £95 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Didcot to Edinburgh, including transfers.

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 26m and costs £95 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 11h 59m.

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 368 miles. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Didcot to Edinburgh.

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

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

There are 11 ways to get from Didcot 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 Didcot Parkway to London PaddingtonBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 26m
£100–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn10
11h 59m
£64–139
Drive 365.9 mi
1. Drive from Didcot to Edinburgh365.9 mi
6h 28m
£90–129
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
4h 1m
£107–320
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New StreetBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 28m
£71–249
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
4h 12m
£115–330
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4h 14m
£68–171
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4h 29m
£87–230
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4h 39m
£69–159
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
4h 47m
£120–243
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 18m
£89–285

Didcot to Edinburgh by train and subway

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5h 26mAverage Duration

£100Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Didcot to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 445.6 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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, Baker Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Reading, Reading RailAir, Heathrow Terminal 2, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 11h 59m.

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