There are 4 ways to get from Washington to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2h 33m£49–113Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
4h 20m£22–30Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington to Edinburgh-EDI120.1 mi
2h 30mDrive 120.1 mi
- Drive from Washington to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)car 120.1 mi
2h 30m£29–42
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to bus which costs £22 - £30 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station. However, there are services departing from Vermont and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Heworth and arriving at Edinburgh Airport via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley and Edinburgh Gateway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Washington and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 140 miles. The road distance is 120.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £45 - £120.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Washington to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), including transfers.
Washington to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.
Washington to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
The best way to get from Washington to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £30 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Washington, England and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland?
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington to Edinburgh-EDI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Washington to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Washington to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
There are 3010+ hotels available in Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

























