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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Barnstaple to Edinburgh

Composite routes from Barnstaple to Edinburgh

Cheapest
7 h 50 min
Car
734 km.
from $40
Other
9 h 31 min
544 km.
from $479.63
13 h 44 min
543 km.
from $119.25
5 h 44 min
Train, Plane
543 km.
from $177.45
9 h 44 min
544 km.
from $746.96
16 h 10 min
544 km.
from $125.26
5 h 32 min
Train, Plane
543 km.
from $180.60
6 h 38 min
Train, Plane
543 km.
from $205.16
7 h 12 min
Train, Plane
543 km.
from $287.34
7 h 44 min
Train, Plane
543 km.
from $392.12

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$253.16
Plane from Bristol Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$202.52

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$1,392.36

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$164.55
Plane from Bristol Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$177.21
Plane from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$227.84

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Exeter to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$443.02
Plane from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$468.34

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$151.89–$367.08

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$69.62
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$51.90–$120.25
Train from Exeter St Davids to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$94.93–$202.52

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Barnstaple Bus Station to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.11–$41.77
Bus from Bristol to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24
Bus from Birmingham to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h 19m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$316.44
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$60.76–$151.89
Train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
7h 39m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$303.79–$1,012.62
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50
Train from Reading to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.77–$82.28

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
customers@lner.co.uk
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Passengerassistance@lumo.co.uk.
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$113.92

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Reading
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$215.18

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Bristol Bond St to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
info@citylink.co.uk
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Edinburgh is to bus which costs $65.22 - $103.26 and takes 13h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $92.39 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple Bus Station and arriving at Princes Street via Bristol Bond St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Edinburgh?

The distance between Barnstaple and Edinburgh is 799 km. The road distance is 734.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 9h 31m and costs $250 - $706.52 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Barnstaple to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Edinburgh bus from?

Barnstaple to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Barnstaple Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Edinburgh train from?

Barnstaple to Edinburgh train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Edinburgh is to train via Birmingham which takes 9h 31m and costs $250 - $706.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $103.26 and takes 13h 44m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bristol station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Edinburgh train arrive?

Barnstaple to Edinburgh train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Edinburgh is 734 km. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Barnstaple to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnstaple to Edinburgh?

Book your Barnstaple to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Barnstaple to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2157+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $44.14 per night.
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