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How to get fromEdinburgh to Horncastleby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Edinburgh to Horncastle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newark North Gatetrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    5h 45m
    £98–141

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus bus 451
    9h 33m
    £40–87

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus Ukx010 / ...
    2. Take the train from Meadowhall to Lincoln Centraltrain train Leeds - Lincoln Central / ...
    9h 30m
    £47–81

  4. Drive  260.5 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Horncastlecar car 260.5 mi
    5h 37m
    £65–93

  5. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    3. Take the train from Derby to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    6h 50m
    £80–182

  6. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Lincoln Centraltrain train Leeds - Lincoln Central
    7h 28m
    £107–207

  7. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    8h 6m
    £80–210

  8. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EDI - LHR
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Jubilee Waybus bus
    7h 57m
    £126–320

  9. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    7h 26m
    £96–224

  10. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EDI - LCY
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    7h 40m
    £136–368

  11. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EDI - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    7h 50m
    £108–220

  12. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain train
    3. Take the train from Derby to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    9h 13m
    £120–248

Edinburgh to Horncastle by train and bus

Calendar79Weekly Services
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 309.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Horncastle, Lincolnshire, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newark North Gate hourly. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Jubilee Way via Broad Marsh Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, and Central Bus Station in around 9h 33m.

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