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

The cheapest way to get from Felixstowe to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 12h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Felixstowe to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs £120 - £370.

Is there a direct bus between Felixstowe and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Felixstowe to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Cinema and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Cardinal Park Cinema, Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Felixstowe and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Felixstowe to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Felixstowe and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Ipswich and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Felixstowe to Edinburgh?

The distance between Felixstowe and Edinburgh is 413 miles. The road distance is 383.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Felixstowe to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £140 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Felixstowe to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Felixstowe to Edinburgh bus from?

Felixstowe to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.

Where do I catch the Felixstowe to Edinburgh train from?

Felixstowe to Edinburgh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.

Train or bus from Felixstowe to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Felixstowe to Edinburgh is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 12h 56m.

Where does the Felixstowe to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Felixstowe to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Felixstowe to Edinburgh train arrive?

Felixstowe to Edinburgh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Felixstowe to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Felixstowe to Edinburgh is 384 miles. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Felixstowe to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Felixstowe to Edinburgh?

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There are 10 ways to get from Felixstowe to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain Ipswich - Peterborough / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
7h 31m
£143–222
Train, bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Felixstowe to Ipswichtrain
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Marks Teytrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
4. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
5h 54m
£51–156
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
12h 56m
£53–90
Drive 381.3 mi
1. Drive from Felixstowe to Edinburghcar 381.3 mi
7h 26m
£95–137
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h 52m
£125–365
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus Sky
4. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
13h 38m
£154–243
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Felixstowe to Ipswichtrain
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 37m
£125–347
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
5h 31m
£96–220
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 33m
£93–230
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 48m
£52–181

Felixstowe to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 410.7 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Felixstowe, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Felixstowe to Edinburgh Waverley via Ipswich and Peterborough in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cinema to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Old Cattle Market Bus Station, Cardinal Park Cinema, Coach Station, and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 12h 56m.

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