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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Middlesbrough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Middlesbrough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 122 miles (197 km)
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$50 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Edinburgh to Middlesbrough by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Middlesbrough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Middlesbrough:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Middlesbrough costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Middlesbrough take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Middlesbrough as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Middlesbrough station (MBR).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Middlesbrough, Bus Station.
- Travel with LNER, CrossCountry, Lumo, Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Cross Country to go to Middlesbrough by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus, Scottish Citylink to go to Middlesbrough by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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