What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Castle to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Castle to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £140 and takes 8h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Castle to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Castle to Edinburgh is to line 2 bus and train and fly which takes 4h 44m and costs £55 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Castle and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Castle to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from The Crescent and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Coach Park and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

How far is it from Melbourne Castle to Edinburgh?

The distance between Melbourne Castle and Edinburgh is 300 miles. The road distance is 268.2 miles.

How do I travel from Melbourne Castle to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Castle to Edinburgh without a car is to train via York which takes 5h 4m and costs £100 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Castle to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Melbourne Castle to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Castle to Edinburgh bus from?

Melbourne Castle to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne Castle to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Melbourne Castle to Edinburgh is to train via York which takes 5h 4m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £140 and takes 8h 41m.

Where does the Melbourne Castle to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Melbourne Castle to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne Castle to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Castle to Edinburgh is 268 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Melbourne Castle to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2690+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Melbourne Castle to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Melbourne Castle to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Yorktrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 4m
£102–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11
8h 41m
£30–135
Drive 266.6 mi
1. Drive from Melbourne Castle to Edinburghcar 266.6 mi
5h 7m
£66–95
Line 2 bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Potter Street to Railway Stationbus
2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 44m
£59–130
Train
1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 2m
£162–233
Train #2
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 5m
£77–183
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby 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 38m
£71–170
Line 2 bus, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Potter Street to Railway Stationbus
2. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
6h 34m
£143–368
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
6h 15m
£88–185
Line 2 bus, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Potter Street to Railway Stationbus
2. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
6h 35m
£112–230

Melbourne Castle to Edinburgh by foot, bus, and train

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5h 4mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Melbourne Castle to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 298.1 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Melbourne Castle, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Melbourne Castle to Edinburgh Waverley via Potter Street, Railway Station, Derby, and York in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 6h 30m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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