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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Thrapston is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 10h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Thrapston is to fly and train which takes 5h 36m and costs £50 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Thrapston?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Thrapston. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at (Thrapston) Thrapston Library via Leeds City Bus Station, Northampton Bus Interchange and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Thrapston?

The distance between Edinburgh and Thrapston is 340 miles. The road distance is 305.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Thrapston without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs £60 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Edinburgh to Thrapston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Thrapston bus from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Thrapston?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Thrapston is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 10h 59m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Thrapston bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Thrapston?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Thrapston is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Edinburgh to Thrapston.

Where can I stay near Thrapston?

There are 89+ hotels available in Thrapston.

Edinburgh to Thrapston - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Thrapston by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Peterboroughtrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 53m
£61–98
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Coach Parkbus Ukn31
10h 59m
£33–64
Drive 303.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Thrapstoncar 303.5 mi
5h 40m
£74–106
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Corbytrain
5h 36m
£52–178
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
7h 55m
£52–242
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, line 16 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the bus from Newland Centre to (Thrapston) Thrapston Librarybus
6h 45m
£90–308
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train, line 16 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the bus from Newland Centre to (Thrapston) Thrapston Librarybus
6h 26m
£106–328
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Corbytrain
6h 28m
£69–171
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
6h 49m
£48–150
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
7h 18m
£42–150

Edinburgh to Thrapston by train and bus

64Weekly Services

5h 53mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 338.4 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterborough hourly. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 3h 38m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to (Thrapston) Thrapston Library via Leeds City Bus Station, Coach Park, Northampton Bus Interchange, and Bus Interchange in around 10h 59m.

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