What is the cheapest way to get from Oxford to Midlothian?

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Midlothian is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 13h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oxford to Midlothian?

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Midlothian is to train and fly which takes 4h 46m and costs £65 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Midlothian?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Midlothian. However, there are services departing from Queens Lane and arriving at Shank Bridge via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Midlothian?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Midlothian. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Gorebridge via Paddington, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Oxford to Midlothian?

The distance between Oxford and Midlothian is 470 miles. The road distance is 346.7 miles.

How do I travel from Oxford to Midlothian without a car?

The best way to get from Oxford to Midlothian without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs £85 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Oxford to Midlothian?

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Oxford to Midlothian, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Midlothian bus from?

Oxford to Midlothian bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Queens Lane station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Midlothian train from?

Oxford to Midlothian train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Midlothian?

The best way to get from Oxford to Midlothian is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs £85 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 13h 22m.

Where does the Oxford to Midlothian bus arrive?

Oxford to Midlothian bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Oxford to Midlothian train arrive?

Oxford to Midlothian train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Midlothian?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Midlothian is 347 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Oxford to Midlothian.

How do I get a train ticket from Oxford to Midlothian?

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Where can I stay near Midlothian?

There are 2248+ hotels available in Midlothian.

Oxford to Midlothian - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Oxford to Midlothian by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to London PaddingtonOxford - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 22m
£87–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus StationLhr / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn10
13h 22m
£43–98
Drive 344.7 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Midlothian344.7 mi
6h 7m
£86–125
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4h 46m
£70–164
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New StreetBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 46m
£74–243
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
3. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Mart Street Bus StanceX95
4. Take the bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Shank BridgeX95
9h 58m
£60–209
Train, train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Custom House
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Gorebridge
5h 25m
£108–356
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
5h 16m
£95–306
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
5h 47m
£69–252
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 26m
£74–224
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Gorebridge
6h 2m
£70–204
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Oxford to Didcot Parkway
2. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Gorebridge
6h 8m
£82–227

Oxford to Midlothian by bus

140Weekly Buses

13h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 467.4 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Oxford, England and Midlothian, Scotland?

You can take a train from Oxford to Gorebridge via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to Shank Bridge via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 13h 22m.

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