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How to get fromLouisville, KY to Edinburghby plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Louisville, KY to Edinburgh by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Louisville International Airport to Edinburgh Airport

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SDF - EDI
    13h 33m
    £221–812

  2. Bus to Covington, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane CVG - EDI
    15h 6m
    £369–1,044

  3. Fly Louisville International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane SDF - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    17h 34m
    £223–847

  4. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane IND - EDI
    15h 40m
    £291–800

  5. Bus to Covington, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane CVG - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    15h 29m
    £291–1,079

  6. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane IND - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    16h 7m
    £253–885

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration13h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£216Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,830.2 mi
  • Duration: 13h 33m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 4 times a day.

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