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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Egilsstaðir by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Akureyri Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Akureyri Airport (AEY)plane plane EDI - AEY
    2. Take the bus from Akureyrarflugvöllur to Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðiðbus bus
    13h 56m
    $203–553

  2. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Akureyri Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Akureyri Airport (AEY)plane plane GLA - AEY
    3. Take the bus from Akureyrarflugvöllur to Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðiðbus bus
    13h 55m
    $195–566

  3. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Akureyri Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Akureyri Airport (AEY)plane plane MAN - AEY
    3. Take the bus from Akureyrarflugvöllur to Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðiðbus bus
    12h 55m
    $256–656

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Keflavík International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane EDI - KEF
    2. Take the bus from Ártún B to Akureyri - Hofbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Akureyri - Hof to Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðiðbus bus
    18h 37m
    $302–694

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane GLA - KEF
    3. Take the bus from Ártún B to Akureyri - Hofbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Akureyri - Hof to Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðiðbus bus
    19h 27m
    $389–787

  6. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Akureyri Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Akureyri Airport (AEY)plane plane ABZ - AEY
    3. Take the bus from Akureyrarflugvöllur to Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðiðbus bus
    19h 22m
    $275–839

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Akureyri Airport (AEY) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,602.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 56m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Egilsstaðir, Iceland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Egilsstaðir. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Akureyri Airport (AEY), walk to Akureyrarflugvöllur, then take the bus to Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið. Alternatively, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to West Campbell Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Akureyri Airport (AEY), walk to Akureyrarflugvöllur, then take the bus to Egilsstaðir - Tjaldsvæðið.

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