What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Hinkley Point?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Hinkley Point is to bus which costs £65 - £210 and takes 15h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Hinkley Point?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Hinkley Point is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 3m and costs £100 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Hinkley Point?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Hinkley Point. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Wayside via Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Hinkley Point?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Hinkley Point. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Taunton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Hinkley Point?

The distance between Edinburgh and Hinkley Point is 365 miles. The road distance is 409.3 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Hinkley Point without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Hinkley Point without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 11m and costs £210 - £340.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Hinkley Point?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Edinburgh to Hinkley Point, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Hinkley Point bus from?

Edinburgh to Hinkley Point bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Hinkley Point train from?

Edinburgh to Hinkley Point train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Hinkley Point?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Hinkley Point is to bus which takes 15h 3m and costs £65 - £210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £260 - £370 and takes 10h 37m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Hinkley Point bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Hinkley Point bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Hinkley Point train arrive?

Edinburgh to Hinkley Point train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Taunton station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Hinkley Point?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Hinkley Point is 409 miles. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Edinburgh to Hinkley Point.

Where can I stay near Hinkley Point?

There are 1759+ hotels available in Hinkley Point.

Edinburgh to Hinkley Point - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Hinkley Point by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the taxi from Worle Interchange to Hinkley Pointtaxi
4h 3m
£106–198
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105 / ...
15h 3m
£66–204
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the taxi from Weston-super-Mare to Hinkley Pointtaxi
8h 11m
£219–333
Drive 406.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Hinkley Pointcar 406.9 mi
7h 6m
£99–142
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the taxi from Worle Interchange to Hinkley Pointtaxi
4h 43m
£102–220
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train, taxi
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain
3. Take the taxi from Taunton to Hinkley Pointtaxi
5h 23m
£140–314
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the taxi from Worle Interchange to Hinkley Pointtaxi
5h 14m
£129–256
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
10h 37m
£260–370

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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Distance: 363.3 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Hinkley Point, England?

You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Wayside via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 15h 3m. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Taunton every 3 hours. Tickets cost £260–370 and the journey takes 7h 18m.

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