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

The cheapest way to get from Stafford to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £35 - £120 and takes 3h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stafford to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £35 - £170.

Is there a direct train between Stafford and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Stafford and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Stafford to Edinburgh?

The distance between Stafford and Edinburgh is 267 miles. The road distance is 259.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stafford to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £35 - £170.

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

The train from Stafford to Edinburgh Waverley takes 3h 36m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Stafford to Edinburgh train from?

Stafford to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stafford station.

Where does the Stafford to Edinburgh train arrive?

Stafford to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Stafford to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Stafford to Edinburgh is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Stafford to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Stafford to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Stafford to Edinburgh by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stafford to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 36m
£35–170
Train via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Banbury - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
5h 13m
£34–106
Drive 258.2 mi
1. Drive from Stafford to Edinburghcar 258.2 mi
4h 34m
£63–90
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3h 39m
£38–116
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 30m
£43–114
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Stafford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 25m
£81–283
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Stafford to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
5h 3m
£58–351

Stafford to Edinburgh by train

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Map of how to get from Stafford to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 265.1 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Stafford to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–170 and the journey takes 3h 36m.

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