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

The cheapest way to get from Painswick to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 12h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Painswick to Edinburgh is to bus and train and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs £70 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Painswick and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Painswick to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from St Mary's Church and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Royal Well Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Painswick and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Painswick to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Painswick to Edinburgh?

The distance between Painswick and Edinburgh is 404 miles. The road distance is 340.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Painswick to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs £190 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Painswick to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Painswick to Edinburgh bus from?

Painswick to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Painswick to Edinburgh train from?

Painswick to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Painswick to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Painswick to Edinburgh is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs £190 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 12h 15m.

Where does the Painswick to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Painswick to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Painswick to Edinburgh train arrive?

Painswick to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Painswick to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Painswick to Edinburgh is 341 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Painswick to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2834+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Painswick to Edinburgh - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Painswick to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 59m
£195–276
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 825
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
12h 15m
£53–111
Drive 339 mi
1. Drive from Painswick to Edinburghcar 339 mi
5h 53m
£84–121
Bus, train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from St Mary's Church to Merrywalksbus
2. Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to Cheltenham Spatrain
3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 16m
£73–160
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Wolverhamptontrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
8h 19m
£139–228
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
8h 37m
£140–226
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to Swindontrain
2. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 37m
£72–181
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 42m
£123–373
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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
6h 5m
£70–180
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 26m
£70–201
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
6h 19m
£96–257
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 59m
£95–235

Painswick to Edinburgh by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 401.3 mi
Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Painswick, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Waverley every 2 hours. Tickets cost £190–270 and the journey takes 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Mary's Church to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Promenade, Royal Well Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 12h 15m.

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