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How to get fromEdinburgh to Great Aytonby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from Darlington to Great Aytontrain train Darlington - Whitby
    3h 45m
    £62–120

  2. Bus via Nunthorpe

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 11bus bus Ukn10 / ...
    5h 51m
    £20–31

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Bus Station Stand Zbus bus 839
    5h 15m
    £26–44

  4. Drive  151.3 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Great Aytoncar car 151.3 mi
    3h 11m
    £38–55

  5. Train via Newcastle upon Tyne

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Great Aytontrain train Newcastle - Great Ayton / ...
    4h 8m
    £47–116

Edinburgh to Great Ayton by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181.6 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 North St David Street to Bus Station Stand Z twice a week. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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