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There are 5 ways to get from Louisville to Edinburgh by plane, train, or bus

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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
    12h 40m
    £221–862

  2. 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 6m
    £222–887

  3. Bus to Covington, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the bus from Louisville to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane CVG - EDI
    14h 39m
    £369–1,245

  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 37m
    £224–804

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

    1. Take the bus from Louisville to Cincinnatibus 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 27m
    £240–970

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration12h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£213Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,828 mi
  • Duration: 12h 40m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and JetBlue Airways fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 4 times a day.

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