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

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There are 11 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 13m
    £217–303

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus bus 100 / ...
    12h 7m
    £55–172

  3. Drive 338.1 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Painswickcar car 338.1 mi
    5h 52m
    £83–119

  4. 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
    5h 52m
    £74–160

  5. Train via Wolverhampton

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wolverhamptontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Cheltenham Spatrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    7h 29m
    £135–216

  6. 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 Swindontrain train
    3. Take the train from Swindon to Stroud (Glos)train train
    5h 53m
    £78–182

  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 10m
    £126–378

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

    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 Swindontrain train
    6h 37m
    £74–204

  9. 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 43m
    £102–262

  10. 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
    6h 59m
    £100–264

  11. 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 14m
    £134–298

Edinburgh to Painswick by train and bus

Calendar81Weekly Services
Duration7h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£217Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 402.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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 £210–300 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to St Mary's Church via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Birmingham Coach Station, Arle Court Transport Hub, and Promenade in around 12h 7m.

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