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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ashbourne is to bus which costs £28 - £75 and takes 8h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ashbourne is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Ashbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Ashbourne station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Ashbourne?

The distance between Edinburgh and Ashbourne is 307 miles. The road distance is 258.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ashbourne without a car is to train via York which takes 5h 10m and costs £100 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Edinburgh to Ashbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ashbourne bus from?

Edinburgh to Ashbourne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Ashbourne?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ashbourne is to train via York which takes 5h 10m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £75 and takes 8h 49m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ashbourne bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Ashbourne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Ashbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Ashbourne is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Edinburgh to Ashbourne.

Where can I stay near Ashbourne?

There are 564+ hotels available in Ashbourne.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ashbourne 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 Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from York to Derbytrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
5h 10m
£108–225
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Derby Bus Stationbus Uk014 / ...
8h 49m
£28–73
Drive 256.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Ashbournecar 256.6 mi
4h 50m
£64–93
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
5h 14m
£62–134
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derbytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 32m
£165–233
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 442 / ...
7h 3m
£96–159
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
6h 2m
£75–171
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
4. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
6h 36m
£90–190
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
6h 59m
£148–378
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain
7h 21m
£104–200
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
7h 2m
£112–234

Edinburgh to Ashbourne by train and bus

168Weekly Services

5h 10mAverage Duration

£108Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Ashbourne.

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Distance: 305.3 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bus Station via York, Derby, Railway Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Derby Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 49m.

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