What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Great Ayton?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Great Ayton is to bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station which costs £10 - £30 and takes 5h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Great Ayton?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Great Ayton is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Great Ayton?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Great Ayton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Great Ayton via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Great Ayton?

The distance between Edinburgh and Great Ayton is 183 miles. The road distance is 152 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Great Ayton without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Great Ayton without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £30 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Great Ayton?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Edinburgh to Great Ayton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Great Ayton train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Great Ayton?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Great Ayton is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £45 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Great Ayton train arrive?

Edinburgh to Great Ayton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Great Ayton?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Great Ayton is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Edinburgh to Great Ayton.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Great Ayton?

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Where can I stay near Great Ayton?

There are 1440+ hotels available in Great Ayton.

Edinburgh to Great Ayton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Great Ayton by train, bus, or car

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 DarlingtonEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Darlington to Great AytonDarlington - Whitby
3h 45m
£32–62
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Express Lounge183
5h 18m
£10–43
Drive 151.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Great Ayton151.2 mi
3h 9m
£37–54
Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to NewcastleEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Great AytonNewcastle - Great Ayton / ...
4h 9m
£18–90
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 11Ukx010 / ...
5h 28m
£10–30

Edinburgh to Great Ayton by train

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Distance: 181.7 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Great Ayton, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Great Ayton via Darlington in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Express Lounge twice daily. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 3h 50m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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