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

The cheapest way to get from Harwich to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £45 - £95 and takes 12h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harwich to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs £100 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Harwich and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Harwich to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Mayflower Avenue and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Osborne Street, Railway Station, Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Harwich and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Harwich Town and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Manningtree and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Harwich to Edinburgh?

The distance between Harwich and Edinburgh is 418 miles. The road distance is 391.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harwich to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs £85 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Harwich to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harwich to Edinburgh bus from?

Harwich to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Railway Station.

Where do I catch the Harwich to Edinburgh train from?

Harwich to Edinburgh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.

Train or bus from Harwich to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Harwich to Edinburgh is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 12h 58m.

Where does the Harwich to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Harwich to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Harwich to Edinburgh train arrive?

Harwich to Edinburgh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Harwich to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Harwich to Edinburgh is 391 miles. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Harwich to Edinburgh.

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

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Harwich to Edinburgh - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Harwich 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 Manningtree to Peterboroughtrain Colchester - Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
7h 38m
£88–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
12h 58m
£46–91
Drive 389.1 mi
1. Drive from Harwich to Edinburghcar 389.1 mi
7h 29m
£94–136
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h 35m
£102–304
Train via Ipswich
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain Ipswich - Peterborough / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
7h 52m
£109–171
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Elytrain
2. Take the train from Ely to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 52m
£78–290
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manningtree to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 15m
£73–225
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manningtree to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
5h 21m
£80–215
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Harwich Town to Manningtreetrain
2. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 30m
£107–331
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
5h 31m
£47–131
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 27m
£109–312
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 23m
£60–144

Harwich to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 415.5 mi
Duration: 7h 38m

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

You can take a train from Harwich Town to Edinburgh Waverley via Manningtree and Peterborough in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mayflower Avenue to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Stanwell Street, Osborne Street, Railway Station, Coach Station, and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 12h 58m.

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