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

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There are 3 ways to get from Thornton to Edinburgh by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Melbourne Main Street to Rail Stationbus bus X36
    2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 9m

  2. Drive 195.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Thornton to Edinburghcar car 195.8 mi
    4h 15m
    £48–69

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LBA - EDI
    6h 43m
    £69–179

Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 215.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Thornton, East Riding of Yorkshire, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Thornton to Edinburgh. However, you can take the bus to Rail Station, walk to York, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley. Alternatively, you can drive from Thornton to Edinburgh in around 4h 15m.

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