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

The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Rugby to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Rugby and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from North Street and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Pool Meadow Bus Station and Asda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Rugby and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rugby and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Rugby to Edinburgh?

The distance between Rugby and Edinburgh is 325 miles. The road distance is 300.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rugby to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £110 - £190.

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

The train from Rugby to Edinburgh Waverley takes 5h 4m including transfers and departs three times a week.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Edinburgh bus from?

Rugby to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Asda station.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Edinburgh train from?

Rugby to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.

Train, bus or fly from Rugby to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Rugby to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h, you could also fly, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 3h 19m.

Where does the Rugby to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Rugby to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Rugby to Edinburgh train arrive?

Rugby to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Rugby to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Edinburgh is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Rugby to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1656+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Rugby to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Rugby 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 Rugby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh
5h 4m
£110–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asda to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
10h
£33–56
Drive 299.1 mi
1. Drive from Rugby to Edinburghcar 299.1 mi
5h 32m
£73–106
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3h 19m
£44–114
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Rugby to Crewetrain London Euston - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 27m
£77–204
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus 6
2. Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Birmingham New Street - Edinburgh / ...
9h 18m
£174–257
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Rugby to Watford Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 22m
£86–279
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h 22m
£109–325
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 8m
£57–154
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 43m
£70–218
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 37m
£71–214

Rugby to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 323.1 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Rugby to Edinburgh Waverley 3 times a week. Tickets cost £110–190 and the journey takes 5h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Asda to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 7h 20m.

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