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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Crete is to fly which costs €100 - €220 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Crete is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs €100 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Crete. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Heraklion via Finchley Road Station, Luton, Bucharest and Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Crete?

The distance between Edinburgh and Crete is 3160 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Crete without a car is to train and bus and bus and ferry via Sankt Pölten which takes 2 days 8h and costs €360 - €950.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Edinburgh to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Crete bus from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Crete bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Crete bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Crete?

Crete is 2h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 5:23 AM in Edinburgh and 7:23 AM in Crete.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2522+ hotels available in Crete.

Edinburgh to Crete - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Crete by plane, train, bus, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)EDI - HER
7h 8m
€107–212
Train, bus, bus and ferry via Sankt Pölten
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to St Pölten HauptbahnhofNj
4. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Kumanovo
5. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
6. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklion
2d 8h
€362–933
Fly to Sitia Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sitia Airport (JSH)EDI - JSH
23h 27m
€121–351
Fly to Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)EDI - CHQ
9h 37m
€133–331
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Liege-GuilleminsIce
4. Take the bus from Liege Gare des Guillemins to Tirana
5. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Port
2d 8h
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Airport Bus StationA1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Obor
4. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessaloniki
5. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklion
2d 10h
€161–301
Train, bus, bus and ferry #2
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
3. Take the bus from Paris Nord to Tirana
4. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Port
2d 21h
Bus, bus and ferry via Prague
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bradford to Praha, ÚAN Florenc
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Thessaloniki
4. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklion
3d 1h
€218–452

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

10Weekly Planes

5h 48mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Crete.

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Distance: 3,159.8 km
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Crete, Greece?

Jet2.com, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) once daily.

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