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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Didcot is to fly and subway and train which costs £70 - £200 and takes 4h 52m.

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 3h 59m and costs £100 - £310.

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 and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Didcot?

The distance between Edinburgh and Didcot is 448 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 6m and costs £130 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m 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 6m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £230 and takes 10h 35m.

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?

There are 505+ hotels available in Didcot.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Didcot by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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 6m
£139–219
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Oxfordtrain
5h 4m
£70–158
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 35m
£73–224
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
3h 59m
£102–310
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 13m
£159–301
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 20m
£120–328
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
£78–184
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 35m
£80–204
Fly to London Stansted Airport, subway, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the subway from Liverpool Street station to Paddingtonsubway
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Didcot Parkwaytrain
4h 52m
£74–198
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
5h 18m
£112–234

Edinburgh to Didcot by train and subway

201Weekly Services

5h 6mAverage Duration

£139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 445.7 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 6m. 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 35m.

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