What is the cheapest way to get from Long Eaton to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Long Eaton to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Eaton to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Long Eaton to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs £60 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Long Eaton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Eaton to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from The Green and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Long Eaton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Long Eaton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Long Eaton and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Sheffield and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Long Eaton to Edinburgh?

The distance between Long Eaton and Edinburgh is 304 miles. The road distance is 260.8 miles.

How do I travel from Long Eaton to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Long Eaton to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Doncaster which takes 5h 30m and costs £75 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Long Eaton to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Long Eaton to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Eaton to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Long Eaton to Edinburgh train from?

Long Eaton to Edinburgh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Long Eaton station.

Train or bus from Long Eaton to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Long Eaton to Edinburgh is to train via Doncaster which takes 5h 30m and costs £75 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 52m.

Where does the Long Eaton to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Long Eaton to Edinburgh train arrive?

Long Eaton to Edinburgh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Long Eaton to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Eaton to Edinburgh is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Long Eaton to Edinburgh.

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Train via Doncaster
best
1. Take the train from Long Eaton to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 30m
£78–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11
7h 52m
£34–80
Drive 259.3 mi
1. Drive from Long Eaton to Edinburghcar 259.3 mi
4h 53m
£65–93
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
4h 45m
£63–152
Train
1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 35m
£136–211
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Long Eaton to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180
8h 33m
£58–99
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Long Eaton to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 26m
£79–200
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
5h 45m
£57–164
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Long Eaton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
6h 16m
£133–345
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Long Eaton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
6h 5m
£101–232

Long Eaton to Edinburgh by bus and train

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Distance: 302.3 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Long Eaton, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Broad Street to Edinburgh Waverley via The Bell, Long Eaton, Sheffield, and Doncaster in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 6h 25m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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