There are 11 ways to get from Salisbury to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Salisbury to London Waterlootrain Salisbury - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 25m£165–268Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn13 / ...
13h 27m£57–233Drive 399.3 mi
- Drive from Salisbury to Edinburghcar 399.3 mi
7h 11m£99–142Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
4h 11m£92–225Train
- Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Salisbury - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
8h 59m£254–363Train via Crewe
- Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 2m£160–295Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4h 48m£66–166Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Salisbury to London Waterlootrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 59m£116–367Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 38m£62–230Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Salisbury to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h 49m£94–224Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 40m£63–191
Salisbury to Edinburgh by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salisbury to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £55 - £240 and takes 13h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Salisbury to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 11m and costs £90 - £230.
No, there is no direct bus from Salisbury to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Blue Boar Row and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Meeting House Lane and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Salisbury to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Salisbury and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Waterloo station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Salisbury and Edinburgh is 479 miles. The road distance is 401.7 miles.
The best way to get from Salisbury to Edinburgh without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 25m and costs £160 - £270.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Salisbury to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Salisbury to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Meeting House Lane station.
Salisbury to Edinburgh train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Salisbury station.
The best way to get from Salisbury to Edinburgh is to train via London which takes 6h 25m and costs £160 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £240 and takes 13h 27m.
What companies run services between Salisbury, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?
You can take a train from Salisbury to Edinburgh Waverley via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blue Boar Row to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Meeting House Lane, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 13h 27m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £75–190
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–160
Flights from Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Friday and Monday
- Estimated price
- £35–160
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–120
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £35–120
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–95
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £27–95
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Meeting House Lane to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £70–180
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Salisbury to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Salisbury to Edinburgh train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salisbury to Edinburgh is 402 miles. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Salisbury to Edinburgh.
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