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

The cheapest way to get from Ilkeston to Edinburgh is to bus via Leeds which costs £26 - £45 and takes 9h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilkeston to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkeston and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkeston to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Beastmarket Hill and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Ilkeston to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ilkeston and Edinburgh is 323 miles. The road distance is 255.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilkeston to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs £120 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Ilkeston to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilkeston to Edinburgh bus from?

Ilkeston to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Train or bus from Ilkeston to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Ilkeston to Edinburgh is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs £120 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Ilkeston to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Ilkeston to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ilkeston to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilkeston to Edinburgh is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Ilkeston to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Ilkeston to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Ilkeston 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 Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 40m
£126–397
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 134 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
9h 16m
£26–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11
8h 13m
£34–51
Drive 254.3 mi
1. Drive from Ilkeston to Edinburghcar 254.3 mi
4h 52m
£63–91
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Long Eaton to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 14m
£69–199
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 52m
£71–163
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Long Eaton 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 4m
£71–219
Line 15 bus, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Market Place to The Bellbus
2. Take the train from Long Eaton to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
6h 36m
£111–305
Line 15 bus, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Market Place to The Bellbus
2. Take the train from Long Eaton to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
6h 28m
£83–198

Ilkeston to Edinburgh by bus and train

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6h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 321.1 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £120–390 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 6h 30m. National Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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