What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cheddar Gorge?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cheddar Gorge is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 12h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cheddar Gorge?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cheddar Gorge is to train and fly which takes 6h 37m and costs £60 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Cheddar Gorge?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Cheddar Gorge. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Tweentown via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Cheddar Gorge?

The distance between Edinburgh and Cheddar Gorge is 407 miles. The road distance is 387.9 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Cheddar Gorge without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cheddar Gorge without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 7h 33m and costs £180 - £280.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Cheddar Gorge?

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Edinburgh to Cheddar Gorge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Cheddar Gorge bus from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Cheddar Gorge?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cheddar Gorge is to train via Stafford which takes 7h 33m and costs £180 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 12h 36m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Cheddar Gorge bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Cheddar Gorge?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Cheddar Gorge is 388 miles. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Edinburgh to Cheddar Gorge.

Where can I stay near Cheddar Gorge?

There are 784+ hotels available in Cheddar Gorge.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Cheddar Gorge 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 Stafford
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Staffordtrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
7h 33m
£184–277
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 Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
12h 36m
£40–74
Drive 385.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cheddar Gorgecar 385.6 mi
6h 51m
£97–139
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, line 48 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the bus from Rooksbridge Garage to Tweentownbus
5h 21m
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 46m
£231–320
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Weston-super-Maretrain
11h 22m
£172–308
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, line 48 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the bus from Rooksbridge Garage to Tweentownbus
6h 9m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, line 126 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weston-super-Maretrain
4. Take the bus from Stafford Road to Tweentownbus
7h 38m
£92–176
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
6h 37m
£61–174
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, train, line 126 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weston-super-Maretrain
4. Take the bus from Stafford Road to Tweentownbus
8h 38m
£130–298

Edinburgh to Cheddar Gorge by bus and foot

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12h 36mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Cheddar Gorge.

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Distance: 404.6 mi
Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Cheddar Gorge, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cheddar Gorge via Stafford, Bristol Temple Meads, and Yatton in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Cheddar Gorge via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Tweentown in around 12h 36m.

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