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 which costs £22 - £40 and takes 7h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dronfield to Edinburgh is to train via York which takes 3h 58m and costs £45 - £120.

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 Sheffield Interchange/E2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

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 and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Dronfield to Edinburgh?

The distance between Dronfield and Edinburgh is 262 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 via York which takes 3h 58m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m 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 National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 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 via York which takes 3h 58m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Meadowhall, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Dronfield to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dronfield to Edinburgh train arrive?

Dronfield to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at York 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 - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 via York
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Yorktrain Reading - York / ...
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 58m
£45–117
Bus via Meadowhall
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stopbus megabus M20
7h 12m
£23–36
Drive 232.4 mi
1. Drive from Dronfield to Edinburghcar 232.4 mi
4h 32m
£57–83
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 55m
£73–203
Train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 7m
£38–184
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180
7h 35m
£38–84
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 45m
£54–163
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
£82–243
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 36m
£57–218
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 16m
£85–334

Dronfield to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 260.1 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from Dronfield to Edinburgh Waverley via Sheffield and York in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, Megabus UK operates a bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost £18–26 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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