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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dronfield is to bus via Meadowhall which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dronfield is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £140 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Dronfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Dronfield. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Wreakes Lane Top via Flat Street/FS3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Dronfield?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Dronfield. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Dronfield via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Dronfield?

The distance between Edinburgh and Dronfield is 273 miles. The road distance is 233.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dronfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £140 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Edinburgh to Dronfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dronfield bus from?

Edinburgh to Dronfield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dronfield train from?

Edinburgh to Dronfield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Dronfield?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dronfield is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £140 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Meadowhall, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dronfield bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Dronfield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dronfield train arrive?

Edinburgh to Dronfield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Dronfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Dronfield is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Edinburgh to Dronfield.

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

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Where can I stay near Dronfield?

There are 1336+ hotels available in Dronfield.

Edinburgh to Dronfield - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Dronfield by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 31m
£143–201
Bus via Meadowhall
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Ukn11 / ...
6h 31m
£25–45
Drive 232.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Dronfieldcar 232.2 mi
4h 33m
£58–84
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
6h 33m
£74–178
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 180
7h 9m
£48–109
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 Chesterfieldtrain
5h 29m
£68–146
Fly Edinburgh Airport 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 Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
4. Take the train from Nottingham to Dronfieldtrain
6h 33m
£98–204
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 Chesterfieldtrain
6h 17m
£81–182

Edinburgh to Dronfield by train

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4h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 271.8 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £140–200 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange twice daily. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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