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How to get fromEdinburgh to Sandsendby train, bus, taxi or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Sandsend by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain train Edinburgh - Darlington / ...
    2. Take the train from Darlington to Saltburntrain train Bishop Auckland - Saltburn / ...
    3h 39m

  2. Drive 169.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Sandsendcar car 169.4 mi
    3h 31m
    £42–60

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Middlesbroughbus bus Ukn10 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Middlesbrough to Sandsendtaxi taxi
    4h 32m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus bus Ukn10 / ...
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Whitbytrain train Newcastle - Whitby
    6h 46m

  5. Train via Newcastle upon Tyne

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Whitbytrain train Newcastle - Whitby
    5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sandsend via Darlington and Saltburn in around 3h 39m.

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