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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bournemouth to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, and a flight costs an average of €25.
Distance: 365 miles (588 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€74 Average price Cheapest | €144 Average price | €153 Average price |
12h 34m Average total duration 12h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Bournemouth to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Bournemouth to Edinburgh
Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bournemouth to Edinburgh.
You can get to Edinburgh from Bournemouth 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Edinburgh is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $24 (€22) compared to other travel options to Edinburgh:
Taking a flight costs $10 (€9) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $34 (€31).
Taking a flight costs $61 (€55) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $85 (€76).
The fastest way to get to Edinburgh from Bournemouth is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 25 min.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 12 h 35 min of travel time.
Train takes on average 7 h 19 min.
The Bournemouth to Edinburgh distance is around 365 miles (588 km).
The average frequency per day from Bournemouth to Edinburgh is:
- 3 buses a day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Bournemouth and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Bournemouth to Edinburgh:
- Most travelers board their plane from Bournemouth Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bournemouth to Edinburgh:
- You can travel between Bournemouth and Edinburgh by bus with National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $34 (€31) with National Express from Bournemouth to Edinburgh.
- You can take a flight from Bournemouth to Edinburgh with Ryanair. Cheap tickets can be found for $24 (€22) with Ryanair from Bournemouth to Edinburgh.
- You can travel to Edinburgh from Bournemouth by train with LNER, Lumo, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast or Cross Country. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $85 (€76) with LNER from Bournemouth to Edinburgh.
Yes, there are direct routes from Bournemouth to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
- You can find 1 direct flight per day to Edinburgh with.
Direct services to Edinburgh tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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