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

The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Edinburgh is to bus via Leeds which costs £40 - £80 and takes 12h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Somerset to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which takes 3h 37m and costs £45 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Somerset and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Huntworth Lane M5 and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Public Transport Interchange, Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.

How far is it from Somerset to Edinburgh?

The distance between Somerset and Edinburgh is 353 miles. The road distance is 404.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Somerset to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 8h 36m and costs £65 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Somerset to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Edinburgh bus from?

Somerset to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Huntworth Lane M5 station.

Train or bus from Somerset to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Somerset to Edinburgh is to train via Stafford which takes 8h 36m and costs £65 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 12h 33m.

Where does the Somerset to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Somerset to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Public Transport Interchange station.

Can I drive from Somerset to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to Edinburgh is 404 miles. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Somerset to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Somerset to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Somerset to Edinburgh by bus, plane, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3h 37m
£47–104
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
12h 33m
£40–79
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 36m
£68–301
Drive 401.8 mi
1. Drive from Somerset to Edinburghcar 401.8 mi
6h 53m
£99–142
Bus, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 27m
£53–107
Bus, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 59m
£47–178
Train
1. Take the train from Taunton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
9h
£55–280
Bus
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
13h 56m
£49–104

Somerset to Edinburgh by bus and train

49Weekly Services

8h 36mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 350.6 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a bus from A38 to Edinburgh Waverley via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, Birmingham New Street, and Stafford in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Public Transport Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 12h 33m.

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