What is the cheapest way to get from Castle Donington to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Castle Donington to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 8h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castle Donington to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Castle Donington to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Castle Donington and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Castle Donington station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Castle Donington and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Castle Donington to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Castle Donington to Edinburgh?

The distance between Castle Donington and Edinburgh is 312 miles. The road distance is 265.4 miles.

How do I travel from Castle Donington to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Castle Donington to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £130 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Castle Donington to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Castle Donington to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castle Donington to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Castle Donington to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Castle Donington to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Castle Donington to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £130 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Castle Donington to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Castle Donington to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Castle Donington to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Donington to Edinburgh is 265 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Castle Donington to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2796+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Castle Donington to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Castle Donington 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 / ...
5h 40m
£132–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11
8h 15m
£35–82
Drive 263.9 mi
1. Drive from Castle Donington to Edinburghcar 263.9 mi
4h 57m
£65–94
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 23m
£59–147
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Long Eaton to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180
8h 39m
£59–99
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby 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
5h 20m
£55–152
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Long Eaton to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 33m
£80–200
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Long Eaton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
6h 24m
£134–335
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Long Eaton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
6h 11m
£102–232

Castle Donington to Edinburgh by bus and train

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Distance: 310.4 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Castle Donington, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £130–200 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 6h 25m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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