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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Skipsea is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 9h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Skipsea is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Skipsea?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Skipsea. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Skipsea Mill Lane via Leeds City Bus Station, Rail Station and Driffield George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Skipsea?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Skipsea. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Driffield via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Skipsea?

The distance between Edinburgh and Skipsea is 286 miles. The road distance is 218.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Skipsea without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £95 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Edinburgh to Skipsea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Skipsea bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Skipsea train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Skipsea?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Skipsea is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £95 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 9h 38m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Skipsea bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Skipsea bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Skipsea train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Skipsea?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Skipsea is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Edinburgh to Skipsea.

Where can I stay near Skipsea?

There are 1531+ hotels available in Skipsea.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from York to Driffieldtrain York - Bridlington
6h 24m
£97–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Driffield George Streetbus X45
9h 38m
£28–43
Drive 217.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Skipseacar 217.3 mi
4h 38m
£54–78
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Driffield George Streetbus X45
7h 18m
£134–193

Edinburgh to Skipsea by train and bus

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6h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 284.2 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Skipsea Mill Lane via York, Driffield, and Driffield Middle Street South in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Skipsea Mill Lane via Leeds City Bus Station, Rail Station, and Driffield George Street in around 9h 38m.

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