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Pontefract, Great Britain → Edinburgh, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Pontefract to Edinburgh

Composite routes from Pontefract to Edinburgh

Cheapest
3 h 51 min
Car
319 km.
from $17
Other
5 h 49 min
Train, Plane
277 km.
from $87.40
5 h 47 min
Train, Plane
277 km.
from $198.66

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$265.81

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$493.65–$1,645.51

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$265.81
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$506.31

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30

Megabus UK

Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.05–$34.18
Bus from Leeds York Street to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.32–$35.44

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
info@citylink.co.uk
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60

Train operators

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$60.76

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from York to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$126.58–$392.39
Train from Leeds to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$139.24–$430.36
Train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
customers@lner.co.uk
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from York to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$139.24–$202.52
Train from Leeds to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$151.89–$227.84

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.59–$10.13

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Edinburgh is to night bus which costs $25 - $35.87 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Edinburgh is to train via York which takes 3h 42m and costs $119.57 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Leeds Cultural Stop C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Monkhill and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Castleford and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Edinburgh?

The distance between Pontefract and Edinburgh is 365 km. The road distance is 318.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Edinburgh without a car is to train via York which takes 3h 42m and costs $119.57 - $380.43 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Pontefract to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Edinburgh bus from?

Pontefract to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds Cultural Stop C station.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Edinburgh train from?

Pontefract to Edinburgh train services, operated by LNER, depart from York station.

Train or bus from Pontefract to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Edinburgh is to train via York which takes 3h 42m and costs $119.57 - $380.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23.91 - $81.52 and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Pontefract to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pontefract to Edinburgh train arrive?

Pontefract to Edinburgh train services, operated by LNER, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Edinburgh is 319 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Pontefract to Edinburgh.

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

Book your Pontefract to Edinburgh train 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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