What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Drax Power Station?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Drax Power Station is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 9h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Drax Power Station?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Drax Power Station is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Drax Power Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Drax Power Station. However, there are services departing from North St David Street and arriving at Grange Road via Bus Stn Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Drax Power Station?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Drax Power Station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Selby via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Drax Power Station?

The distance between Edinburgh and Drax Power Station is 233 miles. The road distance is 206.5 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Drax Power Station without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Drax Power Station without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs £75 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Drax Power Station?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Edinburgh to Drax Power Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Drax Power Station bus from?

Edinburgh to Drax Power Station bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North St David Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Drax Power Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Drax Power Station?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Drax Power Station is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Drax Power Station bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Drax Power Station bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Drax Power Station train arrive?

Edinburgh to Drax Power Station train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Drax Power Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Drax Power Station is 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Edinburgh to Drax Power Station.

Where can I stay near Drax Power Station?

There are 1637+ hotels available in Drax Power Station.

Edinburgh to Drax Power Station - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Drax Power Station by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 5m
£75–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Stn Stand 4bus 164
9h 2m
£25–38
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 832
7h 56m
£41–69
Drive 205.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Drax Power Stationcar 205.3 mi
4h 6m
£52–75

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Distance: 231.8 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Drax Power Station, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to York hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Cross Country also services this route hourly. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from North St David Street to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station once a week. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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