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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Atherstone is to bus via The Crescent Bus Station which costs £29 - £75 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Atherstone is to fly and train which takes 4h 23m and costs £45 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Atherstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Atherstone. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at New Dolphin Inn via M&S, The Crescent Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Atherstone?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Atherstone. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Atherstone via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Atherstone?

The distance between Edinburgh and Atherstone is 298 miles. The road distance is 288.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Atherstone without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 40m and costs £30 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Edinburgh to Atherstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Atherstone bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Atherstone train from?

Edinburgh to Atherstone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Atherstone?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Atherstone is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 40m and costs £30 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via The Crescent Bus Station, which costs £29 - £75 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Atherstone bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Atherstone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Asda station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Atherstone train arrive?

Edinburgh to Atherstone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Atherstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Atherstone is 288 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Edinburgh to Atherstone.

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

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Where can I stay near Atherstone?

There are 1112+ hotels available in Atherstone.

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

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

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Train via Crewe
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1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Atherstonetrain Crewe - London Euston / ...
4h 40m
£30–157
Bus via The Crescent Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Asdabus Ukn11 / ...
9h 30m
£30–71
Drive 286.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Atherstonecar 286.4 mi
5h 22m
£71–102
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Rugby to Atherstonetrain
4h 23m
£46–120
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tamworth High Leveltrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 30m
£39–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
10h 11m
£35–67
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
5h 15m
£50–176
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London Euston to Atherstonetrain
5h 46m
£96–302
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the train from London Euston to Atherstonetrain
5h 45m
£56–188
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 London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London Euston to Atherstonetrain
5h 41m
£54–208
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 Birmingham New Streettrain
6h 21m
£58–198

Edinburgh to Atherstone by train

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Distance: 296.2 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Atherstone via Crewe in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Asda every 4 hours. Tickets cost £22–65 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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