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

The cheapest way to get from Ripley to Edinburgh is to bus via Sheffield which costs £35 - £130 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ripley to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Ripley and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Ripley to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Upper Marehay Road and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via New Beetwell Street, Eyre Street/Moor Market ES3 and Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Ripley and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Ripley to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Alfreton and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Sheffield and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Ripley to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ripley and Edinburgh is 284 miles. The road distance is 251.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ripley to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Doncaster which takes 5h 17m and costs £85 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Ripley to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ripley to Edinburgh bus from?

Ripley to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Ripley to Edinburgh train from?

Ripley to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.

Train or bus from Ripley to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Ripley to Edinburgh is to train via Doncaster which takes 5h 17m and costs £85 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via Sheffield, which costs £35 - £130 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Ripley to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Ripley to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Ripley to Edinburgh train arrive?

Ripley to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Ripley to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Ripley to Edinburgh is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Ripley to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 3011+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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Train via Doncaster
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 17m
£88–216
Bus via Sheffield
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
8h 6m
£35–121
Drive 250 mi
1. Drive from Ripley to Edinburghcar 250 mi
4h 45m
£61–88
Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Upper Marehay Road to Corporation Streetbus
2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 1m
£67–154
Train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 1m
£152–232
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180
9h 6m
£51–119
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 47m
£66–189
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
6h 29m
£100–234
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
6h 26m
£152–406
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Alfreton to Elytrain
2. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
7h 51m
£104–235

Ripley to Edinburgh by bus and train

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Distance: 282.3 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Ripley, Derbyshire, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £27–45 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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