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

The cheapest way to get from Dronfield to Edinburgh is to bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 which costs £23 - £120 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dronfield to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Dronfield and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Dronfield to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Wreakes Lane Top and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Eyre Street/Moor Market ES3 and Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Dronfield and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Dronfield to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Dronfield and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Dronfield to Edinburgh?

The distance between Dronfield and Edinburgh is 273 miles. The road distance is 233.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dronfield to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £130 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Dronfield to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dronfield to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dronfield to Edinburgh train from?

Dronfield to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Dronfield to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Dronfield to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £130 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, which costs £23 - £120 and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the Dronfield to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dronfield to Edinburgh train arrive?

Dronfield to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Dronfield to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Dronfield to Edinburgh is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Dronfield to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Dronfield 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 Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 54m
£133–195
Bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
7h 8m
£23–114
Drive 232.4 mi
1. Drive from Dronfield to Edinburghcar 232.4 mi
4h 32m
£58–84
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 47m
£67–146
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180
7h 35m
£43–114
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Dronfield to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 57m
£99–204
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield 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
5h 38m
£79–186
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
6h 17m
£127–255

Dronfield to Edinburgh by train

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4h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 271.8 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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