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 £60 - £85 and takes 12h 37m.

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 3h 51m and costs £95 - £250.

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 London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.

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 London Waterloo, Vauxhall station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Salisbury to Edinburgh?

The distance between Salisbury and Edinburgh is 482 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 19m and costs £190 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m 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 19m and costs £190 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £85 and takes 12h 37m.

Where does the Salisbury to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Salisbury to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Salisbury to Edinburgh train arrive?

Salisbury to Edinburgh train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo 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 London Waterlootrain Salisbury - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 19m
£190–311
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
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 36m
£61–217
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
12h 37m
£62–85
Drive 399.4 mi
1. Drive from Salisbury to Edinburghcar 399.4 mi
7h 10m
£99–142
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
3h 51m
£98–242
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
£199–604
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 3m
£153–368
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 37m
£63–144
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 54m
£97–291
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 52m
£81–204
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 26m
£65–164

Salisbury to Edinburgh by train and subway

195Weekly Services

6h 19mAverage Duration

£190Cheapest Price

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Distance: 478.9 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Salisbury to Edinburgh Waverley via London Waterloo, Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blue Boar Row to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Meeting House Lane, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 12h 37m.

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