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 £21 - £70 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ashbourne is to fly and train and bus which takes 4h 44m and costs £40 - £140.

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 15m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Ashbourne?

The distance between Edinburgh and Ashbourne is 319 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 which takes 5h 16m and costs £40 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m 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 which takes 5h 16m and costs £40 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £70 and takes 8h 15m.

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 1603+ hotels available in Ashbourne.

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

There are 10 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
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derbytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 16m
£41–183
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 Bus Stationbus 133 / ...
8h 15m
£22–68
Drive 256.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Ashbournecar 256.6 mi
4h 50m
£63–91
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
4h 44m
£44–136
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Market Placebus 441 / ...
6h 57m
£51–101
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
5h 41m
£61–145
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 27m
£64–222
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 49m
£106–434
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 2m
£68–218
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
6h 44m
£82–326

Edinburgh to Ashbourne by train and bus

97Weekly Services

5h 16mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Ashbourne.

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Distance: 317.2 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £35–180 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 15m.

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