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 £22 - £80 and takes 8h 25m.

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 £45 - £140.

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 25m.

How far is it from Melbourne Castle to Edinburgh?

The distance between Melbourne Castle and Edinburgh is 312 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 which takes 5h 51m and costs £35 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m 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 Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, 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 which takes 5h 51m and costs £35 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £80 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Melbourne Castle to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Melbourne Castle to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, 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 826+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Melbourne Castle to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 9 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
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 51m
£38–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11
8h 25m
£22–80
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
£47–133
Train via Crewe
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
£53–171
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 31m
£51–193
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 13m
£63–233
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 43m
£111–389
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 31m
£86–302

Melbourne Castle to Edinburgh by foot, bus, and train

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5h 51mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Melbourne Castle to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 309.9 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £35–180 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, Atlantic Travel GB Ltd operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 4 hours, and the journey takes 6h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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