What is the cheapest way to get from Land's End to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Land's End to Edinburgh is to line 1 bus and train and fly which costs £70 - £250 and takes 7h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Land's End to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Land's End to Edinburgh is to line 1 bus and train and fly which takes 7h 25m and costs £70 - £250.

Is there a direct train between Land's End and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Land's End to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.

How far is it from Land's End to Edinburgh?

The distance between Land's End and Edinburgh is 649 miles. The road distance is 557 miles.

How do I travel from Land's End to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Land's End to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 11h 14m and costs £360 - £550.

How long does it take to get from Land's End to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 11h 14m to get from Land's End to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Land's End to Edinburgh train from?

Land's End to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Penzance station.

Where does the Land's End to Edinburgh train arrive?

Land's End to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Land's End to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Land's End to Edinburgh is 557 miles. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Land's End to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2996+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Land's End to Edinburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, car, line 1 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Land's End to Edinburgh by train, car, bus, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Penzance - Edinburgh
11h 14m
£364–508
Line 1 bus, train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Car Park to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
3. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NQY - EDI
7h 25m
£70–241
Drive 553.7 mi
1. Drive from Land's End to Edinburghcar 553.7 mi
9h 42m
£135–195
Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
8h 55m
£155–356
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
9h 37m
£140–301
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 23m
£134–321

Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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2h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 645.1 mi
Duration: 11h 14m

What companies run services between Land's End, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Penzance to Edinburgh Waverley once daily. Tickets cost £340–480 and the journey takes 10h 59m.

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