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

The cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Edinburgh is to fly and train which costs £75 - £230 and takes 11h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bulgaria to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs £70 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Bulgaria and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Bulgaria station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bucharest and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 19m.

How far is it from Bulgaria to Edinburgh?

The distance between Bulgaria and Edinburgh is 1524 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 38h 48m and costs £470 - £750.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Bulgaria to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bulgaria to Edinburgh bus from?

Bulgaria to Edinburgh bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Bulgaria to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs £70 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £180 - £240 and takes 45h 19m.

Where does the Bulgaria to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Bulgaria to Edinburgh bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, arrive at Bucharest station.

What is the time difference between Bulgaria and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 2h behind Bulgaria. It is currently 2:18 AM in Bulgaria and 12:18 AM in Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2803+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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There are 10 ways to get from Bulgaria to Edinburgh by plane, bus, train, car, car train, busferry, or car ferry

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Fly Sofia Airport to Edinburgh Airport
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1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOF - EDI
7h 9m
£70–190
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Wien Hbfbus
2. Take the train from Wien HBF to Bruxelles-Miditrain Nj / ...
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
38h 48m
£475–740
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bucharestbus
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
45h 19m
£185–235
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Sofia to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
28h 52m
£523–719
Bus to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Ruse to Buchurestbus
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane OTP - EDI
8h 36m
£72–222
Fly Sofia Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOF - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
11h 2m
£76–225
Bus, train via Bratislava
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bratislavabus
2. Take the train from Bratislava hl.st. to Wien Meidlingtrain
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bruxelles-Miditrain Nj / ...
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
39h 54m
£463–722
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Munich central bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
2d 7h
£185–370
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Sofia to Vidintrain Ic
2. Take the train from Vidin to Craiovatrain Ic
3. Take the busferry from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Manchester Piccadillybusferry
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2d 13h
£129–267
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sofia to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburghcar
29h 53m
£442–677

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 1,515.1 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Bulgaria and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Ryanair and Lufthansa fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bucharest and London Victoria in around 45h 19m.

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