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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Thorne is to bus which costs £24 - £110 and takes 7h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Thorne is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Thorne?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Thorne. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Horse Fair Green/Finkle Street via Meadowhall Interchange/C2 and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Thorne?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Thorne. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Doncaster via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Thorne?

The distance between Edinburgh and Thorne is 250 miles. The road distance is 214.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Thorne without a car is to train and line 387 bus which takes 3h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Edinburgh to Thorne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Thorne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Thorne train from?

Edinburgh to Thorne train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Thorne?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Thorne is to bus which takes 7h 28m and costs £24 - £110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £130 - £200 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Thorne bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Thorne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Thorne train arrive?

Edinburgh to Thorne train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Thorne?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Thorne is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Edinburgh to Thorne.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Thorne?

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Where can I stay near Thorne?

There are 517+ hotels available in Thorne.

Edinburgh to Thorne - 4 ways to travel via train, line 387 bus, bus, and car

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Edinburgh to Thorne

Rome2Rio compared 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Thorne. The best route is Train, line 387 bus, a distance of 297.053 km.

Train, line 387 bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncastertrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C3 to Horse Fair Green/Finkle Streetbus 387 / ...
3h 40m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11 / ...
7h 28m
£24–110
Drive 213.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Thornecar 213.3 mi
4h 9m
£53–76
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wakefield Westgatetrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 48m
£133–192

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Distance: 248.1 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Thorne, Doncaster, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 hourly. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 5h 15m. National Express also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 3h 21m.

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