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

The cheapest way to get from Doncaster to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £22 - £110 and takes 7h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Doncaster to Edinburgh is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £50 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Doncaster and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Doncaster to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Street/St James Street and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Doncaster and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Doncaster and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Doncaster to Edinburgh?

The distance between Doncaster and Edinburgh is 236 miles. The road distance is 212.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Doncaster to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £50 - £180.

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

The train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverley takes 2h 47m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Doncaster to Edinburgh bus from?

Doncaster to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Doncaster to Edinburgh train from?

Doncaster to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.

Train or bus from Doncaster to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Doncaster to Edinburgh is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £50 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £110 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Doncaster to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Doncaster to Edinburgh train arrive?

Doncaster to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Doncaster to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Doncaster to Edinburgh is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Doncaster to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1656+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Doncaster to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Doncaster to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2h 47m
£50–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
7h 16m
£22–110
Drive 210.8 mi
1. Drive from Doncaster to Edinburghcar 210.8 mi
4h 9m
£52–75
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 31m
£89–171
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 20m
£119–192
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
5h 50m
£75–204
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Stevenagetrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 30m
£73–179
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 20m
£102–211

Doncaster to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 234.9 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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