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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Bowburn is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Bowburn is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Bowburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Bowburn. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Tail upon End Lane via Eldon Square Bus Station and Bus Station Stand K. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Bowburn?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Bowburn. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Seaham via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Bowburn?

The distance between Edinburgh and Bowburn is 153 miles. The road distance is 122.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bowburn without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Edinburgh to Bowburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bowburn bus from?

Edinburgh to Bowburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bowburn train from?

Edinburgh to Bowburn train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Bowburn?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bowburn is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus and line 21 bus, which costs and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bowburn bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Bowburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bowburn train arrive?

Edinburgh to Bowburn train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Bowburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Bowburn is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Edinburgh to Bowburn.

Where can I stay near Bowburn?

There are 1685+ hotels available in Bowburn.

Edinburgh to Bowburn - 4 ways to travel via train, line 21 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Bowburn by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Seahamtrain Newcastle - Middlesbrough / ...
2h 50m
£93–164
Drive 122 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Bowburncar 122 mi
2h 41m
£31–44
Train, line 21 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Newgate Street to Bus Station Stand Cbus 21
4h 29m
Bus, line 21 bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stand Cbus 21 / ...
5h 18m

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Distance: 152.6 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bowburn via Newcastle and Seaham in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Tail upon End Lane via John Dobson Street, Eldon Square Bus Station, and Bus Station Stand K in around 5h 18m.

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