What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Poltava?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Poltava is to train and bus via Košice which costs 13 000 ₴ - 23 000 ₴ and takes 2 days 12h.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Poltava?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Poltava is to train which takes 45h 49m and costs 27 000 ₴ - 65 000 ₴.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Poltava?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Poltava. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Poltava via LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall, Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr and Kropyvnytskyi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Poltava?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Poltava. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Poltava-Kyivska via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid, Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and Przemysl Glowny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 49m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Poltava?

The distance between Edinburgh and Poltava is 3752 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Poltava without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Poltava without a car is to train and bus which takes 36h 3m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Poltava?

It takes approximately 36h 3m to get from Edinburgh to Poltava, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Poltava bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Poltava train from?

Edinburgh to Poltava train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Poltava?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Poltava is to train which takes 45h 49m and costs 27 000 ₴ - 65 000 ₴. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 43h 43m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Poltava bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Poltava bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Poltava?

Poltava is 2h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 5:35 PM in Edinburgh and 7:35 PM in Poltava.

Where does the Edinburgh to Poltava train arrive?

Edinburgh to Poltava train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Where can I stay near Poltava?

There are 200+ hotels available in Poltava.

Edinburgh to Poltava - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Poltava by train, bus, train (Eurostar), car, or car train

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Kyiv 32 Petlyury St.bus
5. Take the train from Kyiv-Pas. to Poltava-Kyivskatrain
36h 3m
Train, bus via Košice
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Košicebus
3. Take the train from Kosice to Mukachevotrain 960 / ...
4. Take the train from Mukachevo to Poltava-Kyivskatrain
2d 12h
₴13,824–22,118
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Praha hl.n.train
4. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Przemysl Glownytrain Ic
5. Take the train from Przemysl Glowny to Poltava-Kyivskatrain Mp
45h 49m
₴27,619–62,345
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Poltavacar
34h 39m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
3. Take the bus from Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr to Kropyvnytskyibus
4. Take the bus from Kropyvnytskyi to Poltavabus
43h 43m
Bus via Warsaw
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Warsaw, Bus Station Westbus
3. Take the bus from Warszawa Zachodnia Station to Poltavabus
2d 9h

Edinburgh to Poltava by train

4Weekly Trains

45h 49mAverage Duration

₴27,619Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,752.3 km
Duration: 36h 3m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Poltava, Ukraine?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Poltava-Kyivska via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Brussel-Zuid, Praha hl.n., Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, and Przemysl Glowny in around 45h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Poltava via London Victoria, LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall, DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse, Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr, and Kropyvnytskyi in around 43h 43m.

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