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

The cheapest way to get from Bradford to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bradford to Edinburgh is to train via York which takes 3h 20m and costs £75 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Bradford and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Bradford to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Little Germany W and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Bradford and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Bradford to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bradford Interchange and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Bradford to Edinburgh?

The distance between Bradford and Edinburgh is 238 miles. The road distance is 196.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bradford to Edinburgh without a car is to train via York which takes 3h 20m and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Bradford to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bradford to Edinburgh bus from?

Bradford to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bradford to Edinburgh train from?

Bradford to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bradford Interchange station.

Train, bus or fly from Bradford to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Bradford to Edinburgh is to train via York which takes 3h 20m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 20m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Bradford to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bradford to Edinburgh train arrive?

Bradford to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Bradford to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Bradford to Edinburgh is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Bradford to Edinburgh.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bradford to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

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Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Yorktrain Blackpool North - York / ...
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 20m
£76–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
6h 20m
£23–35
Drive 195.4 mi
1. Drive from Bradford to Edinburghcar 195.4 mi
3h 54m
£49–70
Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
5h 17m
£73–168
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 6m
£78–155
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Bingley to Carlisletrain Leeds - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Preston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 6m
£53–117
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 27m
£76–180

Bradford to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 236.9 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Bradford Interchange to Edinburgh Waverley via York in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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