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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Edinburgh is to fly and train which costs £490 - £950 and takes 28h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 27h 4m and costs £500 - £1,000.

How far is it from Sydney to Edinburgh?

The distance between Sydney and Edinburgh is 10570 miles.

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

It takes approximately 27h 4m to get from Sydney to Edinburgh, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 11h behind Sydney. It is currently 4:31 AM in Sydney and 5:31 PM in Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2764+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Sydney to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Edinburgh by plane or train

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Fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SYD - EDI
27h 4m
£501–973
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane SYD - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
32h 32m
£434–1,205
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SYD - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
28h 42m
£492–948
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SYD - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
29h 4m
£593–1,098
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SYD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
30h 33m
£496–973
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane SYD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
31h 50m
£576–1,163
Fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane SYD - MME
2. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
32h 18m
£713–1,826

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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24h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 10,508.3 mi
Duration: 27h 4m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Emirates, Virgin Australia, and Qatar Airways fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 3 times a day.

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