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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Edinburgh is to fly which costs £65 - £160 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs £65 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bucharest and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Gorna Oryahovitsa, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Sofia to Edinburgh?

The distance between Sofia and Edinburgh is 1523 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 33h 12m and costs £450 - £950.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Sofia to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Edinburgh bus from?

Sofia to Edinburgh bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Edinburgh train from?

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

Bus or fly from Sofia to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Sofia to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £180 - £320 and takes 45h 26m.

Where does the Sofia to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Sofia to Edinburgh bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, arrive at Bucharest station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 2h behind Sofia. It is currently 2:08 AM in Sofia and 12:08 AM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Sofia to Edinburgh train arrive?

Sofia to Edinburgh train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gorna Oryahovitsa station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2737+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Sofia to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Sofia to Edinburgh by plane, bus, train, night train, busferry, car, car train, 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.

Fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOF - EDI
6h 47m
£68–151
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOF - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 54m
£59–164
Bus, train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Wien Hbfbus
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
33h 12m
£458–903
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bucharestbus
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Manchester, Coach Stationbus
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
34h 20m
£126–200
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain Ic / ...
2. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa 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 1h
£348–586
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOF - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 12m
£79–217
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bucharestbus
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
45h 26m
£180–315
Bus, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Vidinbus
2. Take the train from Vidin to Craiovatrain
3. Take the busferry from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Manchester Piccadillybusferry
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2d 11h
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Sofia to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
28h 50m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sofia to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburghcar
29h 57m
£408–637

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

11Weekly Planes

5h 31mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sofia to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 1,513.7 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

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

Ryanair and Lufthansa fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bucharest and London Victoria in around 45h 26m.

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