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How to get fromEdinburgh to Painswickby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Painswick by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cheltenham Spatrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    7h 42m
    £176–255

  2. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucestertrain train
    7h 10m
    £62–173

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 832
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Royal Wellbus bus 825
    13h 30m
    £64–107

  4. Drive  338.1 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Painswickcar car 338.1 mi
    5h 52m
    £85–122

  5. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Gloucester to Stroud (Glos)train train
    6h 20m
    £64–164

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    4. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Stroud (Glos)train train
    5. Take the bus from Merrywalks to St Mary's Churchbus bus
    6h 13m
    £68–158

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EDI - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Stroud (Glos)train train
    6h 36m
    £122–358

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Stroud (Glos)train train
    6h 59m
    £98–244

  9. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Stroud (Glos)train train
    7h 23m
    £92–236

  10. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EDI - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Stroud (Glos)train train
    7h 11m
    £126–270

Edinburgh to Painswick by train and bus

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration7h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 402.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cheltenham Spa every 2 hours. Tickets cost £170–250 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St David Street to St Mary's Church via Birmingham Coach Station, Royal Well, and Promenade in around 13h 30m.

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