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

The cheapest way to get from Salisbury to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £50 - £230 and takes 13h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salisbury to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 11m and costs £95 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Salisbury and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Salisbury to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Blue Boar Row and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Meeting House Lane and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Salisbury and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Salisbury to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Salisbury and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Woking, Vauxhall station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Salisbury to Edinburgh?

The distance between Salisbury and Edinburgh is 479 miles. The road distance is 401.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salisbury to Edinburgh without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 48m and costs £140 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Salisbury to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salisbury to Edinburgh bus from?

Salisbury to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Meeting House Lane station.

Where do I catch the Salisbury to Edinburgh train from?

Salisbury to Edinburgh train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Salisbury station.

Train or bus from Salisbury to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Salisbury to Edinburgh is to train via London which takes 6h 48m and costs £140 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £230 and takes 13h 51m.

Where does the Salisbury to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Salisbury to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Salisbury to Edinburgh train arrive?

Salisbury to Edinburgh train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Woking station.

Can I drive from Salisbury to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Salisbury to Edinburgh is 402 miles. It takes approximately 7h 10m to drive from Salisbury to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Salisbury 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 via London
best
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Wokingtrain Salisbury - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 48m
£147–259
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn10
13h 51m
£52–222
Drive 399.4 mi
1. Drive from Salisbury to Edinburghcar 399.4 mi
7h 10m
£97–141
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
4h 11m
£97–226
Train
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Fareham - Bristol Parkway / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
8h 49m
£243–363
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 1m
£130–289
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4h 36m
£69–157
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 39m
£94–274
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h 51m
£81–217
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 35m
£75–231
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Salisbury 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
5h 25m
£79–207

Salisbury to Edinburgh by train and subway

190Weekly Services

6h 48mAverage Duration

£147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 476.5 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a train from Salisbury to Edinburgh Waverley via Woking, Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blue Boar Row to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Meeting House Lane and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 13h 51m.

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