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

The cheapest way to get from Worcester to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Worcester to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 46m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Worcester and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Worcester station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Foregate Street Station and arriving at Princes Street via Bromsgrove Bus Station, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Worcester and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Worcester Foregate Street and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Smethwick Galton Bridge and Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Worcester to Edinburgh?

The distance between Worcester and Edinburgh is 321 miles. The road distance is 310.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Worcester to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 6h 9m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Worcester to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Worcester to Edinburgh bus from?

Worcester to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall St station.

Where do I catch the Worcester to Edinburgh train from?

Worcester to Edinburgh train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Worcester Foregate Street station.

Train or bus from Worcester to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Worcester to Edinburgh is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 6h 9m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Worcester to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Worcester to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Worcester to Edinburgh train arrive?

Worcester to Edinburgh train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level station.

Can I drive from Worcester to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Worcester to Edinburgh is 311 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Worcester to Edinburgh.

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

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Worcester to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Worcester to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via Wolverhampton
best
1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Smethwick Galton Bridge High Leveltrain Worcester Foregate Street - Dorridge / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 9m
£114–204
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
10h 45m
£41–68
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham Moor Streettrain Worcester Foregate Street - Dorridge / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
10h 41m
£72–170
Drive 308.8 mi
1. Drive from Worcester to Edinburghcar 308.8 mi
5h 25m
£76–109
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3h 46m
£47–125
Train
1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham New Streettrain Hereford - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 23m
£129–283
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4h 55m
£76–169
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
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 36m
£60–165
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 18m
£133–353
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 44m
£86–219
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 57m
£108–247

Worcester to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 319.1 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a train from Worcester Foregate Street to Edinburgh Waverley via Smethwick Galton Bridge and Wolverhampton in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Foregate Street Station to Princes Street via Bromsgrove Bus Station, New St Station, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 45m.

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