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How to get fromEdinburgh to NanaimoBy plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Nanaimo by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Nanaimo Airport

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    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane EDI - YCD
    18h 49m
    $520–1,920

  2. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Nanaimo

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    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane EDI - ZNA
    14h 52m
    $507–1,817

  3. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Victoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane EDI - YYJ
    2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus bus
    18h 15m
    $768–1,468

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Comox Valley Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane EDI - YQQ
    2. Take the bus from Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus bus
    19h 34m
    $548–1,768

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Nanaimo

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane GLA - ZNA
    16h 56m
    $524–1,877

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH)plane plane EDI - YWH
    2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus bus
    18h 4m
    $612–2,162

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration16h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$517Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

WestJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) twice daily.

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