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

The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £50 - £80 and takes 12h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Somerset to Edinburgh is to line 404 bus and fly which takes 4h 22m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Somerset and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Verriers and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Somerset and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Somerset to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

How far is it from Somerset to Edinburgh?

The distance between Somerset and Edinburgh is 361 miles. The road distance is 404.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Somerset to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs £200 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Somerset to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Edinburgh bus from?

Somerset to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Verriers station.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Edinburgh train from?

Somerset to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Taunton station.

Train or bus from Somerset to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Somerset to Edinburgh is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs £200 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 12h 35m.

Where does the Somerset to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Somerset to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Somerset to Edinburgh train arrive?

Somerset to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Somerset to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to Edinburgh is 404 miles. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Somerset to Edinburgh.

How do I get a bus ticket from Somerset to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Somerset to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, line 404 bus, plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Somerset to Edinburgh by bus, plane, train, or car

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Line 404 bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Verriers to Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4h 22m
£45–129
Line 404 bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Verriers to Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 16m
£43–139
Train
1. Take the train from Taunton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
8h 56m
£203–316
Bus
1. Take the bus from Verriers to Bus Stationbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
12h 35m
£52–80
Drive 401.8 mi
1. Drive from Somerset to Edinburghcar 401.8 mi
6h 53m
£99–143
Line 404 bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Verriers to Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 42m
£64–174
Line 21 bus, train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Branchflower Farm to Castle Waybus
2. Take the train from Taunton to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
5h 34m
£113–302
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Weston-super-Mare to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
11h 16m
£113–242

Somerset to Edinburgh by bus and train

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Distance: 359 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Taunton to Edinburgh Waverley every 3 hours. Tickets cost £200–310 and the journey takes 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Verriers to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 12h 35m.

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