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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Desborough is to bus via Nottingham which costs £30 - £140 and takes 9h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Desborough is to fly and train and line 19 bus which takes 5h 4m and costs £60 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Desborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Desborough. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Paddock Lane via Broad Marsh Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station and Market Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Desborough?

The distance between Edinburgh and Desborough is 356 miles. The road distance is 299.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Desborough without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 12m and costs £90 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Edinburgh to Desborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Desborough bus from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Desborough?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Desborough is to bus via Nottingham which takes 9h 26m and costs £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £170 - £250 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Desborough bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Desborough bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Desborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Desborough is 299 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Edinburgh to Desborough.

Where can I stay near Desborough?

There are 517+ hotels available in Desborough.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Desborough 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterboroughtrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to (Corby) George Street Stop Abus X4
6h 12m
£94–140
Bus via Nottingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
9h 26m
£32–138
Drive 297.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Desboroughcar 297.6 mi
5h 50m
£73–106
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train, line 19 bus
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 bus from Newland Centre to Breakleys Roadbus
5h 4m
£62–148
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Chesterfieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Chesterfield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
7h 32m
£170–243
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
9h 57m
£59–138
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, line 19 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 Ketteringtrain
3. Take the bus from Newland Centre to Breakleys Roadbus
6h 10m
£126–332
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
5h 44m
£81–180
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 Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
6h 16m
£74–158
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train, line 19 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 Ketteringtrain
3. Take the bus from Newland Centre to Breakleys Roadbus
6h 17m
£88–196
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 Leicestertrain
4. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
6h 56m
£87–196

Edinburgh to Desborough by train and bus

90Weekly Services

6h 12mAverage Duration

£94Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Desborough.

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Distance: 354.4 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Paddock Lane via Broad Marsh Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, The Square, and Market Hall in around 9h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Paddock Lane via Chesterfield, Leicester, Station Street, and Market Hall in around 7h 32m.

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