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

The cheapest way to get from Lexington to Edinburgh is to drive and fly and train which costs £270 - £1,400 and takes 12h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lexington to Edinburgh is to drive and fly which takes 11h 44m and costs £240 - £900.

How far is it from Lexington to Edinburgh?

The distance between Lexington and Edinburgh is 3842 miles.

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

It takes approximately 11h 57m to get from Lexington to Edinburgh, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lexington and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 5h ahead of Lexington. It is currently 11:01 AM in Lexington and 4:01 PM in Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2783+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Lexington to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Lexington to Edinburgh by car, plane, or train

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Drive to Covington, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Drive from Lexington to Covington (CVG)car
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CVG - EDI
11h 57m
£371–1,226
Fly Blue Grass Airport to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LEX - EDI
14h 54m
£182–662
Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SDF - EDI
11h 44m
£241–876
Drive to Covington, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Drive from Lexington to Covington (CVG)car
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane CVG - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
12h 15m
£272–1,351

Covington (CVG) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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11h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 3,819.7 mi
Duration: 11h 57m

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Edinburgh, Scotland?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) twice daily.

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