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 £60 - £170 and takes 6h 48m.

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 48m and costs £60 - £170.

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 51m.

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 which takes 34h 22m and costs £130 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m 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 48m and costs £60 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £180 - £320 and takes 45h 51m.

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 10:56 PM in Sofia and 8:56 PM 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 1645+ 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, car, car train, busferry, 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 48m
£63–163
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 22m
£133–201
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain
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
£347–580
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 52m
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOF - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
11h 28m
£78–223
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
9h 52m
£91–242
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 51m
£181–316
Bus, train via Prague
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Sheffieldbus
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
46h 51m
£242–420
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Sofia to Vidintrain
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 12h
£157–313
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 58m
£405–634

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

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Distance: 1,513.7 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

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

Ryanair and Lufthansa fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bucharest and London Victoria in around 45h 51m.

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