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How to get fromWashington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Edinburghby plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Edinburgh by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Edinburgh Airport

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    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane IAD - EDI
    7h 54m
    £325–552

  2. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane IAD - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    10h 25m
    £167–607

  3. Fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane IAD - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    11h 16m
    £245–829

  4. Fly to Dundee Riverside Airport, train

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)plane plane IAD - DND
    2. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    13h 54m
    £234–808

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration9h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,474.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Edinburgh, Scotland?

United Airlines, Icelandair, and four other airlines fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 4 hours.

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