There are 2 ways to get from Howden to Edinburgh by train or car
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Howden to Edinburgh by train
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The cheapest way to get from Howden to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Howden to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs £70 - £150.
No, there is no direct train from Howden to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Howden and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Howden and Edinburgh is 230 miles. The road distance is 206.4 miles.
The best way to get from Howden to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs £70 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Howden to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Howden to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Howden station.
Howden to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at York station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howden to Edinburgh is 206 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Howden to Edinburgh.
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What companies run services between Howden, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?
You can take a train from Howden to Edinburgh Waverley via York in around 3h 7m.
Train from Howden to York
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from York to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from York to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
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