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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cottingham is to bus which costs £24 - £60 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cottingham is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £35 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Cottingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Cottingham. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Cottingham King Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Hull Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Cottingham?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Cottingham. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Cottingham via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Cottingham?

The distance between Edinburgh and Cottingham is 259 miles. The road distance is 219.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cottingham without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Edinburgh to Cottingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Cottingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Cottingham train from?

Edinburgh to Cottingham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Cottingham?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cottingham is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Cottingham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Cottingham train arrive?

Edinburgh to Cottingham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Cottingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Cottingham is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Edinburgh to Cottingham.

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

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Where can I stay near Cottingham?

There are 812+ hotels available in Cottingham.

Edinburgh to Cottingham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Cottingham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to YorkEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from York to CottinghamYork - Bridlington
4h 36m
£38–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUkn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Hull Interchange561
8h 6m
£24–59
Drive 218.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cottingham218.4 mi
4h 37m
£54–77
Fly, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Cottingham
6h 51m
£74–190

Edinburgh to Cottingham by train

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4h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 257.7 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cottingham via York in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Cottingham King Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Hull Interchange in around 8h 6m.

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