Rome2Rio

How to get fromSidmouth to Edinburghby bus, plane, train, or car

Find Transport to Edinburgh

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Sidmouth to Edinburgh by bus, plane, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Triangle to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    4h 55m
    £100–326

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 1m
    £57–93

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    10h 5m
    £225–336

  4. Drive  435.4 mi

    1. Drive from Sidmouth to Edinburghcar car 435.4 mi
    7h 40m
    £107–155

  5. Bus, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the bus from Triangle to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    6h 5m
    £77–189

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    6h 58m
    £73–204

  7. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Honiton to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SOU - EDI
    7h 45m
    £119–270

  8. Bus to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the bus from Triangle to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EXT - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    5h 56m
    £121–281

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    7h 25m
    £94–234

  10. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Exmouth to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    12h 2m
    £138–288

Sidmouth to Edinburgh by bus and train

Calendar69Weekly Services
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£225Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Sidmouth to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 388.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh Waverley every 3 hours. Tickets cost £220–330 and the journey takes 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Triangle to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station, Exeter, Bristol Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 15h 1m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There