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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Elsecar is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Elsecar is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs £50 - £80.

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 York and Castleford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Elsecar?

The distance between Edinburgh and Elsecar is 248 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 via York which takes 4h 35m and costs £70 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m 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 via York which takes 4h 35m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £110 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Elsecar train arrive?

Edinburgh to Elsecar train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York 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 1271+ 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 via York
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 35m
£74–179
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11 / ...
5h 56m
£24–108
Drive 213.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Elsecarcar 213.7 mi
4h 21m
£54–77
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 26m
£76–180
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Elsecartrain Leeds - Sheffield
4h 37m
£134–192
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Ukn11 / ...
5h 56m
£24–42
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 13m
£80–160
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
6h 1m
£93–196
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 Leicestertrain
4. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
6h 40m
£106–218

Edinburgh to Elsecar by train

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4h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 246.2 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to York hourly. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Cross Country also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 4 times a day. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route once daily.

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