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

The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which costs £60 - £190 and takes 8h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which takes 8h 1m and costs £60 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Plovdiv and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Plovdiv station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv Bus Station South and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Frankfurt and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

Is there a direct train between Plovdiv and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Dimitrovgrad, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Plovdiv to Edinburgh?

The distance between Plovdiv and Edinburgh is 1600 miles.

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

The best way to get from Plovdiv to Edinburgh without a car is to train and night train and bus which takes 34h 3m and costs £70 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Plovdiv to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plovdiv to Edinburgh bus from?

Plovdiv to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Racic Eurobus, depart from Plovdiv Bus Station South.

Where do I catch the Plovdiv to Edinburgh train from?

Plovdiv to Edinburgh train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Plovdiv station.

Bus or fly from Plovdiv to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Plovdiv to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 9h 11m and costs £55 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £130 - £170 and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Plovdiv to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Plovdiv to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Racic Eurobus, arrive at Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt central station.

What is the time difference between Plovdiv and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 2h behind Plovdiv. It is currently 2:20 AM in Plovdiv and 12:20 AM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Plovdiv to Edinburgh train arrive?

Plovdiv to Edinburgh train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Dimitrovgrad station.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Plovdiv to Edinburgh - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 12 ways to get from Plovdiv to Edinburgh by bus, plane, train, night train, car, car train, shuttle, busferry, 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.

Bus to Sofia Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOF - EDI
8h 1m
£60–188
Fly Plovdiv Airport to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane PDV - EDI
9h 11m
£59–204
Train, night train, bus
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Dimitrovgradtrain
2. Take the night train from Dimitrovgrad to Bucharestnighttrain
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Manchester, Coach Stationbus
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
34h 3m
£74–156
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Dimitrovgradtrain
2. Take the night train from Dimitrovgrad to Bucharestnighttrain
3. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
4. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
6. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2d
£376–725
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Plovdiv to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
30h 5m
Bus to Sofia Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOF - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
11h 31m
£73–223
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Plovdiv to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane OTP - EDI
11h 41m
£269–471
Fly Plovdiv Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane PDV - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
12h 1m
£62–229
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt centralbus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
40h 56m
£357–537
Bus
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt centralbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
2d 3h
£133–168
Shuttle, bus and ferry, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Plovdiv to Bucharestshuttle
2. Take the busferry from Bucharest to Manchester Piccadillybusferry
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3d 4h
£306–535
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Plovdiv to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburghcar
31h 11m
£453–667

Plovdiv to Edinburgh by bus and train

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40h 56mAverage Duration

£357Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,591.1 mi
Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Wizz Air UK, easyJet, and three other airlines fly from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Frankfurt and London Victoria in around 2d 3h.

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