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

The cheapest way to get from Atherstone to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 10h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Atherstone to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Atherstone and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Atherstone to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from New Dolphin Inn and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station and Asda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Atherstone and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Atherstone to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Atherstone and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Atherstone to Edinburgh?

The distance between Atherstone and Edinburgh is 298 miles. The road distance is 288.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Atherstone to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 5h 7m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Atherstone to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Atherstone to Edinburgh bus from?

Atherstone to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Asda station.

Where do I catch the Atherstone to Edinburgh train from?

Atherstone to Edinburgh train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Atherstone station.

Train or bus from Atherstone to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Atherstone to Edinburgh is to train via Stafford which takes 5h 7m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 10h 14m.

Where does the Atherstone to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Atherstone to Edinburgh train arrive?

Atherstone to Edinburgh train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Atherstone to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Atherstone to Edinburgh is 288 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Atherstone to Edinburgh.

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

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

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Train via Stafford
best
1. Take the train from Atherstone to Staffordtrain London Euston - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 7m
£105–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asda to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukx010 / ...
10h 14m
£34–62
Drive 286.4 mi
1. Drive from Atherstone to Edinburghcar 286.4 mi
5h 22m
£70–100
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Atherstone to Rugbytrain
2. Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3h 48m
£52–135
Train
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Inverness
6h 18m
£102–163
Train #2
1. Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 56m
£172–253
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 34m
£51–160
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Atherstone to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h
£112–351
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Atherstone to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
5h 7m
£85–249
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Atherstone to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 2m
£86–248
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
6h 18m
£105–214

Atherstone to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 296.2 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Atherstone to Edinburgh Waverley via Stafford in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Asda to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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