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

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There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Rothwell by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leicestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain train
    6h 40m
    £152–213

  2. Bus via Nottingham

    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 St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    9h 25m
    £40–141

  3. Drive 299.3 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Rothwellcar car 299.3 mi
    5h 51m
    £73–105

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport 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 Ketteringtrain train
    4h 32m
    £64–172

  5. Train via Chesterfield

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Chesterfieldtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Chesterfield to Leicestertrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
    7h 37m
    £184–262

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    10h 3m
    £62–141

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EDI - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ketteringtrain train
    5h 21m
    £120–352

  8. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain train
    5h 16m
    £77–215

  9. Fly Edinburgh Airport 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 Leicestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain train
    5h 46m
    £78–160

  10. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train, line 17 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ketteringtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newland Centre to War Memorialbus bus
    5h 46m
    £88–224

  11. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain train
    4. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain train
    6h 30m
    £78–193

Edinburgh to Rothwell by train, foot, and bus

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 398.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Rothwell, Northamptonshire, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to War Memorial via Peterborough, Leicester, Kettering, and Newland Centre in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Rothwell Library via Broad Marsh Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, The Square, and Market Hall in around 9h 25m.

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