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 which costs £200 - £800 and takes 15h 14m.

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 12h 5m and costs £500 - £1,500.

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 12h 5m 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 2:47 PM in Lexington and 7:47 PM in Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2502+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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
12h 5m
£521–1,426
Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SDF - EDI
15h 14m
£201–775
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 55m
£268–984
Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SDF - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
15h 36m
£208–783

Covington (CVG) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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11h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 3,820 mi
Duration: 12h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Lexington to Edinburgh. However, you can drive to Covington (CVG) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Edinburgh Princes Street. Alternatively, you can drive to Louisville-Airport-SDF airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Edinburgh Princes Street.

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