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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Didcot is to fly and train which costs £65 - £180 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Didcot is to fly and train which takes 4h and costs £100 - £300.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Didcot?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Didcot. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Didcot Parkway via King's Cross St. Pancras station, Oxford Circus station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Didcot?

The distance between Edinburgh and Didcot is 449 miles. The road distance is 368.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Didcot without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £130 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Edinburgh to Didcot, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Didcot train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Didcot?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Didcot is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £230 and takes 10h 25m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Didcot train arrive?

Edinburgh to Didcot train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Didcot?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Didcot is 368 miles. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Edinburgh to Didcot.

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

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Where can I stay near Didcot?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Didcot 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
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Didcot Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
5h 11m
£138–226
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
5h 19m
£68–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Ukxn10
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
10h 25m
£72–223
Drive 366 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Didcotcar 366 mi
6h 31m
£90–130
Fly 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 Paddington to Didcot Parkwaytrain
4h
£102–300
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxfordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 11m
£161–313
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Didcot Parkwaytrain
4h 21m
£120–318
Fly 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 Didcot Parkwaytrain
4h 42m
£78–174
Fly 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 Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Didcot Parkwaytrain
4h 36m
£78–194
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Didcot Parkwaytrain
4h 54m
£74–192
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Oxfordtrain
4h 56m
£70–158

Edinburgh to Didcot by bus and train

102Weekly Services

10h 25mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Didcot.

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Distance: 446.6 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Didcot Parkway via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Oxford Circus station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Didcot Parkway via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Reading RailAir, and Reading in around 10h 25m.

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