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

The cheapest way to get from Dunstable to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £23 - £55 and takes 11h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunstable to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Dunstable and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunstable to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Airport Bus Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Dunstable and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Dunstable to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Leagrave and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Dunstable to Edinburgh?

The distance between Dunstable and Edinburgh is 425 miles. The road distance is 346 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunstable to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £75 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Dunstable to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunstable to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dunstable to Edinburgh train from?

Dunstable to Edinburgh train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Leagrave station.

Train, bus or fly from Dunstable to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Dunstable to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £75 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via London, which costs £30 - £95 and takes 9h 16m, you could also fly, which costs £40 - £140 and takes 3h 14m.

Where does the Dunstable to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Dunstable to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Dunstable to Edinburgh train arrive?

Dunstable to Edinburgh train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Dunstable to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunstable to Edinburgh is 346 miles. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Dunstable to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Dunstable to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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 Leagrave to London St Pancras IntlBedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 11m
£78–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Edinburgh, Bus Station598 / ...
11h 3m
£23–54
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Finchley Road StationA31 / ...
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
9h 16m
£31–94
Drive 344 mi
1. Drive from Dunstable to Edinburgh344 mi
6h 14m
£84–122
Fly Luton Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
3h 14m
£42–133
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Quadrant to Central stationX1 / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverley
8h 22m
£56–238
Fly Luton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 4m
£44–188
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
4h 25m
£97–290
Bus, train, subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Luton Station Interchange
2. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Tottenham Hale station
4. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
4h 46m
£57–162
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
4h 59m
£89–268
Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Liscombe Road to Central station
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4h 40m
£45–143

Dunstable to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 422.9 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a train from Leagrave to Edinburgh Waverley via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Airport Bus Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 9h 16m.

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