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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Elsecar is to bus via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange which costs £20 - £35 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Elsecar is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £40 - £100.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Elsecar?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Elsecar. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Elsecar via Doncaster and Meadowhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Elsecar?

The distance between Edinburgh and Elsecar is 258 miles. The road distance is 215 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Elsecar without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £40 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Edinburgh to Elsecar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Elsecar train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Elsecar?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Elsecar is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £40 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £85 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Elsecar train arrive?

Edinburgh to Elsecar train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Elsecar?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Elsecar is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Edinburgh to Elsecar.

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

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Where can I stay near Elsecar?

There are 1200+ hotels available in Elsecar.

Edinburgh to Elsecar - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Elsecar 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 Doncastertrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 46m
£40–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11 / ...
5h 54m
£16–83
Drive 213.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Elsecarcar 213.7 mi
4h 21m
£53–76
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 32m
£68–204
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Elsecartrain Leeds - Sheffield / ...
4h 38m
£51–91
Bus via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stop to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus megabus M20
6h 4m
£20–31
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 Sheffieldtrain
5h 5m
£56–174
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 Sheffieldtrain
5h 55m
£59–230
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 Sheffieldtrain
6h 33m
£76–422

Edinburgh to Elsecar by train

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Distance: 256.8 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster hourly. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 every 3 hours. Tickets cost £14–45 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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