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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 41m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 122 miles (197 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$53 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Edinburgh to Middlesbrough:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Middlesbrough costing on average $53 (€43).
A bus is $429 (€349) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Middlesbrough costing on average $450 (€366).
Other travel options to Middlesbrough take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
Flight takes on average 7h 42m.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Middlesbrough
How to get from Edinburgh to Middlesbrough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Middlesbrough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:45 PM3h55Edinburgh, Bus Station12:40 AMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:45 PM3h55Edinburgh, Bus Station12:40 AMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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C318562:30 PM2h43Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:13 PMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)$691One-way1 transfer
Other options
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C318644:05 PM3h13Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:18 PMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)$461One-way1 transfer
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C318644:30 PM2h48Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:18 PMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)$551One-way1 transfer
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C323738:20 PM2h50Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:10 PMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)$551One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:15 AM4h00Edinburgh, Bus Station3:15 PMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:37 PM5h03Edinburgh, Drum Brae South12:40 AMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station$331One-way1 transfer
NX1838:45 AM3h50Edinburgh, Bus Station12:35 PMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station$361One-way0 transfers
BA4073 · BA408611:00 AM8h10Edinburgh Airport7:10 PMNewcastle Airport$5681One-way1 transfer
BA1457 · BA13406:20 PM3h35Edinburgh Airport9:55 PMNewcastle Airport$6851One-way1 transfer
BA1455 · BA13405:10 PM4h45Edinburgh Airport9:55 PMNewcastle Airport$6851One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Middlesbrough:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Middlesbrough costing on average $53 (€43).
A bus is $429 (€349) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Middlesbrough costing on average $450 (€366).
Other travel options to Middlesbrough take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
Flight takes on average 7h 42m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Middlesbrough as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
- 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 London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Lumo, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, TransPennine Express to go to Middlesbrough by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus to go to Middlesbrough by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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