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

The cheapest way to get from Scunthorpe to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scunthorpe to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £55 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Scunthorpe and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Scunthorpe station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 and Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Scunthorpe and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Scunthorpe to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Scunthorpe and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Scunthorpe to Edinburgh?

The distance between Scunthorpe and Edinburgh is 259 miles. The road distance is 230.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scunthorpe to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £55 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Scunthorpe to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scunthorpe to Edinburgh bus from?

Scunthorpe to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Scunthorpe to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Scunthorpe to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Scunthorpe to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £55 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 47m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £400 and takes 8h 44m.

Where does the Scunthorpe to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Scunthorpe to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Scunthorpe to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Scunthorpe to Edinburgh is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Scunthorpe to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Scunthorpe to Edinburgh?

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Scunthorpe to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Scunthorpe to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 49m
£57–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukx010 / ...
8h 47m
£35–54
Drive 229.6 mi
1. Drive from Scunthorpe to Edinburghcar 229.6 mi
4h 29m
£57–82
Fly Humberside Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane HUY - EDI
8h 44m
£77–393
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Scunthorpe to Sheffieldtrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 38m
£122–204
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Scunthorpe to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 31m
£81–191
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 50m
£86–244
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Scunthorpe to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 28m
£77–196
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
6h 48m
£89–219

Scunthorpe to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 257.8 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Scunthorpe, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £28–45 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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