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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Horncastle is to bus and train which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Horncastle is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Horncastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Horncastle. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Jubilee Way via Broad Marsh Bus Station and Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Horncastle?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Horncastle. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Lincoln Central via Newark North Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Horncastle?

The distance between Edinburgh and Horncastle is 311 miles. The road distance is 262.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Horncastle without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £100 - £150.

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

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Horncastle bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Horncastle train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Horncastle?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Horncastle is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £100 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £150 and takes 9h 28m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Horncastle bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Horncastle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Horncastle train arrive?

Edinburgh to Horncastle train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newark North Gate station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Horncastle?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Horncastle is 262 miles. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Edinburgh to Horncastle.

Where can I stay near Horncastle?

There are 691+ hotels available in Horncastle.

Edinburgh to Horncastle - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newark North Gatetrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 40m
£101–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus 451
9h 28m
£37–150
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Ukx010 / ...
2. Take the train from Meadowhall to Lincoln Centraltrain Leeds - Lincoln Central / ...
9h 23m
£47–79
Drive 260.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Horncastlecar 260.5 mi
5h 37m
£64–93
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
3. Take the train from Derby to Lincoln Centraltrain
6h 58m
£86–186
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Lincoln Centraltrain Leeds - Lincoln Central
7h 24m
£153–233
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
4. Take the train from Derby to Lincoln Centraltrain
7h 39m
£84–207
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain
8h 3m
£86–224
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Lincoln Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Jubilee Waybus
7h 46m
£128–370
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Lincoln Centraltrain
7h 31m
£136–384
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Lincoln Centraltrain
7h 25m
£98–238
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain
3. Take the train from Derby to Lincoln Centraltrain
9h 9m
£132–262

Edinburgh to Horncastle by train and bus

79Weekly Services

5h 40mAverage Duration

£101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 309.5 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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 £90–140 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 28m.

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