What is the cheapest way to get from West Yorkshire to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from West Yorkshire to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Yorkshire to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from West Yorkshire to Edinburgh is to train via York which takes 3h 35m and costs £75 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between West Yorkshire and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from West Yorkshire to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Ossett Bypass Bridge and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

Is there a direct train between West Yorkshire and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from West Yorkshire to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Dewsbury and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from West Yorkshire to Edinburgh?

The distance between West Yorkshire and Edinburgh is 240 miles. The road distance is 204.8 miles.

How do I travel from West Yorkshire to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from West Yorkshire to Edinburgh without a car is to train via York which takes 3h 35m and costs £75 - £160.

How long does it take to get from West Yorkshire to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from West Yorkshire to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Yorkshire to Edinburgh bus from?

West Yorkshire to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the West Yorkshire to Edinburgh train from?

West Yorkshire to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Dewsbury station.

Train or bus from West Yorkshire to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from West Yorkshire to Edinburgh is to train via York which takes 3h 35m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the West Yorkshire to Edinburgh bus arrive?

West Yorkshire to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the West Yorkshire to Edinburgh train arrive?

West Yorkshire to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at York station.

Can I drive from West Yorkshire to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between West Yorkshire to Edinburgh is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from West Yorkshire to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2816+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

West Yorkshire to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Dewsbury to Yorktrain Manchester Victoria - Redcar Central / ...
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 35m
£77–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
6h 28m
£25–37
Drive 203.6 mi
1. Drive from West Yorkshire to Edinburghcar 203.6 mi
4h
£51–73
Line 116 bus to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Chidswell Farm to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
5h 51m
£72–162
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 36m
£77–152
Bus via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
6h 48m
£25–57
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dewsbury to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 23m
£70–175
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 56m
£87–185

West Yorkshire to Edinburgh by bus and train

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Distance: 238.6 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between West Yorkshire, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Chickenley Lane Top to Edinburgh Waverley via Dewsbury Bus Station, Dewsbury, and York in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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