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

The cheapest way to get from Grantham to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £29 - £130 and takes 8h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grantham to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £80 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Grantham and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Grantham to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Boots and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Grantham and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grantham and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Grantham to Edinburgh?

The distance between Grantham and Edinburgh is 287 miles. The road distance is 262.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Grantham to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £80 - £130.

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

The train from Grantham to Edinburgh Waverley takes 3h 28m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Grantham to Edinburgh bus from?

Grantham to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Centrebus, depart from Boots station.

Where do I catch the Grantham to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Grantham to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Grantham to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £130 and takes 8h 16m.

Where does the Grantham to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Grantham to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Centrebus, arrive at Nottingham station.

Where does the Grantham to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Grantham to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Grantham to Edinburgh is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Grantham to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Grantham to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Grantham to Edinburgh 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 Grantham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 28m
£80–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boots to Nottingham stationbus Lc9
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11
8h 16m
£29–125
Drive 261.4 mi
1. Drive from Grantham to Edinburghcar 261.4 mi
4h 56m
£64–92
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h 38m
£119–304
Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the train from Grantham to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 29m
£74–165
Train via Doncaster
1. Take the train from Grantham to Doncastertrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 55m
£65–206
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Grantham to Sheffieldtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 21m
£161–246
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 21m
£78–164
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 40m
£82–197
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Grantham to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
5h 29m
£73–176
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 10m
£91–204

Grantham to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 285.3 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Grantham to Edinburgh Waverley once daily. Tickets cost £80–130 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boots to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Nottingham station and Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 8h 16m.

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