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

The cheapest way to get from Eastbourne to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 14h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eastbourne to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Eastbourne and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Eastbourne to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Gildredge Road and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Old Steine and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Eastbourne and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Victoria station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

How far is it from Eastbourne to Edinburgh?

The distance between Eastbourne and Edinburgh is 462 miles. The road distance is 441.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £80 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Eastbourne to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to Edinburgh bus from?

Eastbourne to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to Edinburgh train from?

Eastbourne to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.

Train or bus from Eastbourne to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Edinburgh is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £80 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 14h 41m.

Where does the Eastbourne to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Eastbourne to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Eastbourne to Edinburgh train arrive?

Eastbourne to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Eastbourne to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Eastbourne to Edinburgh is 442 miles. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Eastbourne to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2481+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Eastbourne to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne to London VictoriaEastbourne - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 13m
£81–200
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
3h 58m
£51–153
Bus
1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Station025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn10
14h 41m
£52–116
Drive 439.3 mi
1. Drive from Eastbourne to Edinburgh439.3 mi
8h 2m
£108–155
Train via London
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London VictoriaEastbourne - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh
8h 25m
£51–230
Train, train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Haywards Heath
2. Take the train from Haywards Heath to London Bridge
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
4h 44m
£115–346
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoria
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
5h 23m
£83–275
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LGW - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 41m
£58–208
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to East Croydon
2. Take the train from East Croydon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
5h 18m
£65–235
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoria
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
5h 26m
£57–178

Eastbourne to Edinburgh by train and subway

201Weekly Services

6h 13mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 459 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a train from Eastbourne to Edinburgh Waverley via London Victoria, Victoria station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gildredge Road to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Old Steine and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 14h 41m.

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