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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 an average ticket price of $94 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $94, while a flight costs an average of $228.
Distance: 365 miles (588 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$94 Average price Cheapest | $186 Average price | $228 Average price | $212 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 15m Average total duration 12h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Edinburgh:
A bus is $93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Edinburgh costing on average $186.
A bus is $135 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bournemouth to Edinburgh costing on average $228.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 22m.
Bus takes on average 13h 15m.
Tickets start at around $94 compared to roughly $212 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $119. The journey takes 12h 45m versus 8h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bournemouth to Edinburgh
How to get from Bournemouth to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX035 · NX5914:40 AM13h55Bournemouth, Coach Station6:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$701One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX035 · NX5914:40 AM13h55Bournemouth, Coach Station6:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$701One-way1 transfer
Fastest
RK 11325:40 PM1h25Bournemouth Airport7:05 PMEdinburgh Airport$1431One-way0 transfers
Other options
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Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+
G256799:17 AM7h18Bournemouth station (BMH)4:35 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1251One-way2 transfers- L80202+Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+G8023710:17 AM7h21Bournemouth station (BMH)5:38 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1521One-way2 transfers
- L80069+Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+G802349:54 AM7h37Bournemouth station (BMH)5:31 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1521One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 PM14h40Bournemouth, Coach Station6:25 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$701One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 AM15h30Bournemouth, Coach Station8:50 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$731One-way2 transfers
- NX035 · NX5945:30 PM13h50Bournemouth, Coach Station7:20 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$741One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Edinburgh:
A bus is $93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Edinburgh costing on average $186.
A bus is $135 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bournemouth to Edinburgh costing on average $228.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 22m.
Bus takes on average 13h 15m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bournemouth station (BMH) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with Loganair, easyJet to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 7 direct flights per day with Loganair, easyJet.
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