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

The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 32m.

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 10m and costs £40 - £140.

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, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 54m.

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 4h 54m and costs £120 - £280.

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

The train from Rugby to Edinburgh Waverley takes 4h 54m including transfers and departs three times a week.

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 or fly from Rugby to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Rugby to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £120 - £280. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £40 - £140 and takes 3h 10m.

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?

Book your Rugby to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Rugby to Edinburgh by train, 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 / ...
4h 54m
£120–280
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3h 10m
£41–139
Drive 299.1 mi
1. Drive from Rugby to Edinburghcar 299.1 mi
5h 32m
£73–105
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 23m
£121–440
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
£88–313
Train via Tamworth
1. Take the train from Rugby to Tamworthtrain London Euston - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Birmingham New Street - Edinburgh / ...
6h 13m
£140–478
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 3m
£43–159
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 26m
£115–335
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 47m
£108–342
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
£76–227
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
£77–238

Rugby to Edinburgh by train

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4h 54mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Rugby to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 323.1 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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 £120–280 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, easyJet flies from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 4 times a day.

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