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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dunstable is to bus which costs £55 - £100 and takes 9h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dunstable is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs £30 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Dunstable?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from North St David Street and arriving at Asda via Milton Keynes Coachway and Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Dunstable?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Leagrave via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Dunstable?

The distance between Edinburgh and Dunstable is 425 miles. The road distance is 346 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dunstable without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £150 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Edinburgh to Dunstable, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dunstable bus from?

Edinburgh to Dunstable bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North St David Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dunstable train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Dunstable?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dunstable is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £150 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 9h 28m, you could also fly, which costs £30 - £150 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dunstable bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Dunstable bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dunstable train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Dunstable?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Dunstable is 346 miles. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Edinburgh to Dunstable.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leagravetrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
4h 56m
£152–202
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3h 23m
£34–142
Bus
1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 839
9h 28m
£58–96
Drive 344 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Dunstablecar 344 mi
6h 18m
£86–124
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Lutontrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International
7h 7m
£179–271
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Central station to The Quadrantbus X1 / ...
7h 52m
£138–277
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
4h 4m
£44–158
Fly Edinburgh Airport 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 St Pancras Intl to Lutontrain
4h 33m
£104–332
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Lutontrain
3. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Asdabus
4h 42m
£102–298
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, subway, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the subway from Tottenham Hale Station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lutontrain
4. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Asdabus
4h 50m
£62–180
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from The Point to Regent Streetbus
5h 17m
£54–154

Edinburgh to Dunstable by train

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Distance: 422.8 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leagrave via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from North St David Street to Milton Keynes Coachway twice a week. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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