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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Redcar is to bus which costs £8 - £40 and takes 4h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Redcar is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £27 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Redcar?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Redcar. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Redcar Central via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Redcar?

The distance between Edinburgh and Redcar is 182 miles. The road distance is 152.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Redcar without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £27 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Edinburgh to Redcar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Redcar train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Redcar?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Redcar is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £27 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £40 and takes 4h 27m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Redcar train arrive?

Edinburgh to Redcar train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Redcar?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Redcar is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Edinburgh to Redcar.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Redcar?

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Where can I stay near Redcar?

There are 1396+ hotels available in Redcar.

Edinburgh to Redcar - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Redcar by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Darlington to Redcar Centraltrain Bishop Auckland - Saltburn / ...
2h 58m
£27–63
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 11bus Ukn10 / ...
4h 27m
£9–37
Drive 151.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Redcarcar 151.4 mi
3h 9m
£38–54
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 598 / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Middlesbroughtrain Newcastle - Middlesbrough / ...
4h 48m
£20–57

Edinburgh to Redcar by train

213Weekly Trains

2h 58mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 180.8 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Redcar Central via Darlington in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 11 hourly. Tickets cost £6–24 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Atlantic Travel GB Ltd also services this route every 4 hours.

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