What is the cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £95 and takes 8h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Midlands to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from East Midlands to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £80 - £180.

How far is it from East Midlands to Edinburgh?

The distance between East Midlands and Edinburgh is 302 miles. The road distance is 268.4 miles.

How do I travel from East Midlands to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £80 - £180.

How long does it take to get from East Midlands to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from East Midlands to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Train or bus from East Midlands to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £95 and takes 8h 24m.

Can I drive from East Midlands to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands to Edinburgh is 268 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from East Midlands to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2473+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 11 ways to get from East Midlands 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 Grantham to YorkLondon Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 41m
£81–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn11
8h 24m
£33–93
Drive 266.9 mi
1. Drive from East Midlands to Edinburgh266.9 mi
5h 18m
£66–95
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4h 19m
£65–162
Train via Doncaster
1. Take the train from Grantham to DoncasterLondon Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 44m
£78–169
Train #2
1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 55m
£62–202
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
5h 12m
£54–189
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Kettering
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
5h 5m
£77–237
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 7m
£71–222
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
5h 13m
£127–381
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Leicester
2. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
5h 43m
£111–353

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 300.2 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between East Midlands, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Edinburgh Waverley via Grantham and York in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £19–65 and the journey takes 6h 30m. National Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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