What is the cheapest way to get from Oslo to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Oslo to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £70 - £180 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oslo to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Oslo to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 55m and costs £70 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Oslo and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Oslo to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Oslo bussterminal and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Malmö central train station FlixBus stop, Antwerp, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 8m.

How far is it from Oslo to Edinburgh?

The distance between Oslo and Edinburgh is 643 miles.

How do I travel from Oslo to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Oslo to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 29h 24m and costs £300 - £850.

How long does it take to get from Oslo to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Oslo to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oslo to Edinburgh bus from?

Oslo to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Vy Buss, depart from Oslo bussterminal station.

Where do I catch the Oslo to Edinburgh train from?

Oslo to Edinburgh train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Oslo S station.

Train or bus from Oslo to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Oslo to Edinburgh is to train which takes 29h 24m and costs £300 - £850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £130 - £300 and takes 39h 8m.

Where does the Oslo to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Oslo to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Vy Buss, arrive at Malmo Norra Vallgatan station.

What is the time difference between Oslo and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Oslo. It is currently 3:51 PM in Oslo and 2:51 PM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Oslo to Edinburgh train arrive?

Oslo to Edinburgh train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Göteborg Centralstation.

How do I get a train ticket from Oslo to Edinburgh?

Book your Oslo to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Oslo to Edinburgh?

Book your Oslo to Edinburgh bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Oslo to Edinburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

Q: Is there a direct train between Oslo and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Oslo to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Oslo S and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Göteborg Centralstation, Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 24m.

There are 6 ways to get from Oslo to Edinburgh by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, or car ferry

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

Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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1. Take the train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjon
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)OSL - EDI
4h 55m
£74–178
Train
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Göteborg Centralstation
2. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Hamburg Hbf
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
6. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
29h 24m
£300–804
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
2. Take the bus from Hamburg - Bus Station to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffield
5. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley
33h 55m
£181–805
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Oslo Vipperangen to Port of Kiel
2. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Osnabrück Hbf42
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal77
4. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.
5. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
37h 58m
£370–983
Train, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjon
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)OSL - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
8h 9m
£96–283
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Malmo Norra Vallgatan600
2. Take the bus from Malmö central train station FlixBus stop to Antwerp
3. Take the bus from Antwerp to Calais814
4. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
5. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station
39h 8m
£131–298

Oslo to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 638.8 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Oslo, Norway and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Oslo S to Edinburgh Waverley via Göteborg Centralstation, Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 29h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oslo bussterminal to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Malmö central train station FlixBus stop, Antwerp, Calais, and London Victoria in around 39h 8m.

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