What is the cheapest way to get from Land's End to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Land's End to Edinburgh is to bus and train and fly which costs £70 - £340 and takes 7h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Land's End to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Land's End to Edinburgh is to bus and train and fly which takes 7h 34m and costs £70 - £340.

How far is it from Land's End to Edinburgh?

The distance between Land's End and Edinburgh is 649 miles. The road distance is 557 miles.

How do I travel from Land's End to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Land's End to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 11h 15m and costs £230 - £650.

How long does it take to get from Land's End to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 11h 15m to get from Land's End to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Can I drive from Land's End to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Land's End to Edinburgh is 557 miles. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Land's End to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Land's End to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Land's End to Edinburgh by train, car, plane, or bus

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 Penzance to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Penzance - Edinburgh
11h 15m
£234–628
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
9h 49m
£57–217
Drive 553.7 mi
1. Drive from Land's End to Edinburghcar 553.7 mi
9h 42m
£136–196
Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
9h 9m
£90–302
Bus, train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Car Park to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
3. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NQY - EDI
7h 34m
£70–332
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 39m
£63–220
Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 11m
£106–466
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
11h 12m
£57–286

Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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1h 45mAverage Duration

£110Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Land's End to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 645 mi
Duration: 11h 15m

What companies run services between Land's End, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Penzance to Edinburgh Waverley twice daily. Tickets cost £210–600 and the journey takes 10h 59m.

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