What is the cheapest way to get from Great Ayton to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Great Ayton to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £7 - £26 and takes 4h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Great Ayton to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Great Ayton to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct train between Great Ayton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Great Ayton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Great Ayton and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Great Ayton to Edinburgh?

The distance between Great Ayton and Edinburgh is 183 miles. The road distance is 152.3 miles.

How do I travel from Great Ayton to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Great Ayton to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £30 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Great Ayton to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Great Ayton to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Great Ayton to Edinburgh train from?

Great Ayton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Great Ayton station.

Train or bus from Great Ayton to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Great Ayton to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £26 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Great Ayton to Edinburgh train arrive?

Great Ayton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Great Ayton to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Great Ayton to Edinburgh is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Great Ayton to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Great Ayton to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2451+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Great Ayton to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Great Ayton to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car

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 Great Ayton to Darlingtontrain Whitby - Darlington
2. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 14m
£33–62
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukx010 / ...
4h 42m
£7–25
Drive 151.5 mi
1. Drive from Great Ayton to Edinburghcar 151.5 mi
3h 10m
£37–54
Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the train from Great Ayton to Newcastletrain Great Ayton - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 18m
£18–92
Bus via Great Ayton
1. Take the bus from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukx010 / ...
5h 14m
£7–44

Great Ayton to Edinburgh by train

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3h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 181.8 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Great Ayton, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Great Ayton to Edinburgh Waverley via Darlington in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £6–21 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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