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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £110 and takes 12h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 12m and costs £95 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Priory Street and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Dover to Edinburgh?

The distance between Dover and Edinburgh is 470 miles. The road distance is 444.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £95 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Dover to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Edinburgh bus from?

Dover to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Edinburgh train from?

Dover to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Dover to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £95 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 12h 23m.

Where does the Dover to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Dover to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Dover to Edinburgh train arrive?

Dover to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Dover to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Edinburgh is 445 miles. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Dover to Edinburgh.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dover to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Dover 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 Dover Priory to London St Pancras IntlRamsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 39m
£96–221
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
12h 23m
£30–107
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover to SheffieldMichalovce
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
11h 3m
£53–201
Drive 442 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Edinburgh442 mi
7h 51m
£108–156
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
4h 12m
£99–316
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
5h 8m
£99–297
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4h 39m
£77–217
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
4h 45m
£59–182
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
4h 59m
£81–208
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 1m
£111–391
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 34m
£84–381

Dover to Edinburgh by train

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5h 39mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Dover to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 467.2 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Edinburgh Waverley via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Priory Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 12h 23m.

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