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

The cheapest way to get from Ashbourne to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £40 - £140 and takes 8h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ashbourne to Edinburgh is to line 114 bus and train and fly which takes 4h 47m and costs £65 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Ashbourne and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Ashbourne station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station, Mount Street and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Ashbourne and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Ashbourne to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Ashbourne to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ashbourne and Edinburgh is 321 miles. The road distance is 257.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ashbourne to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £160 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Ashbourne to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ashbourne to Edinburgh bus from?

Ashbourne to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ashbourne to Edinburgh train from?

Ashbourne to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Ashbourne to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Ashbourne to Edinburgh is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £160 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £140 and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the Ashbourne to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ashbourne to Edinburgh train arrive?

Ashbourne to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Ashbourne to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Ashbourne to Edinburgh is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Ashbourne to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 3004+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Ashbourne to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 114 bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Ashbourne to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 4m
£166–236
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11
8h 52m
£42–137
Drive 256.1 mi
1. Drive from Ashbourne to Edinburghcar 256.1 mi
4h 50m
£63–91
Line 114 bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus
2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 47m
£68–143
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Market Placebus 441 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 199
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 48m
£92–162
Line 114 bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus
2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 30m
£69–183
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
6h 23m
£93–219
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
7h 9m
£123–219
Line 114 bus, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus
2. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
6h 43m
£122–272

Ashbourne to Edinburgh by bus

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Distance: 319.3 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £160–230 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 6h 30m. National Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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