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There are 5 ways to get from Loftus to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Saltburn to DarlingtontrainSaltburn - Bishop Auckland / ...
    2. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh WaverleytrainLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 51m
    £35–69

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Station Stand 11busX4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Edinburgh, Bus StationbusUkn10 / ...
    5h 29m
    £13–23

  3. Drive 160.7 mi

    1. Drive from Loftus to Edinburghcar160.7 mi
    3h 18m
    £40–58

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Saltburn to Darlingtontrain
    2. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeNCL - EDI
    7h 40m
    £47–189

  5. Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne

    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Station Stand 11busX4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Newcastle Coach Stationbus172 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus598 / ...
    6h 18m
    £22–43

Loftus to Edinburgh by bus and train

Calendar207Weekly Services
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Loftus, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Dundas Street to Edinburgh Waverley via Station, Saltburn, and Darlington in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station Stand 11 in around 5h 29m.

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