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How to get fromEdinburgh to Lexingtonby plane, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Lexington by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Covington, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Covington (CVG)plane plane EDI - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Lexingtoncar car
    14h 38m
    $498–1,335

  2. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Louisville International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane EDI - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar car
    15h 24m
    $387–1,434

  3. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane EDI - LEX
    14h 55m
    $565–2,015

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Covington, drive

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Covington (CVG)plane plane GLA - CVG
    3. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Lexingtoncar car
    16h 35m
    $402–1,480

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration12h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$387Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,819.8 mi
  • Duration: 14h 38m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Lexington, KY, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) 4 times a day.

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