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Compare train, bus, and flight for Huddersfield to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Huddersfield to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 37m. 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 $27, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 169 miles (272 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$85 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Huddersfield to Edinburgh:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Huddersfield to Edinburgh costing on average $85 (€69).
A bus is $171 (€140) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Huddersfield to Edinburgh costing on average $241 (€197).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 15m.
Bus takes on average 6h 38m.
Travel optionsfrom Huddersfield to Edinburgh
How to get from Huddersfield to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Huddersfield to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:40 AM8h55Huddersfield, Westgate (stop W3)5:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$321One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus8:40 AM8h55Huddersfield, Westgate (stop W3)5:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$321One-way1 transfer
Fastest
BA8984 · BA890312:40 PM2h50Manchester Airport3:30 PMEdinburgh Airport$3621One-way1 transfer
Other options
TP593500 · G15788+
G802128:40 AM4h51Huddersfield station (HUD)1:31 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1011One-way2 transfers
TP593300 · G15993+
O893129:10 AM4h57Huddersfield station (HUD)2:07 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1101One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM8h25Huddersfield, Westgate (stop W3)7:45 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$591One-way1 transfer
BA8901 · BA88748:40 AM4h55Manchester Airport1:35 PMEdinburgh Airport$3391One-way1 transfer
BA8984 · BA89018:40 AM6h50Manchester Airport3:30 PMEdinburgh Airport$3391One-way1 transfer
BA1369 · BA14664:35 PM6h25Manchester Airport11:00 PMEdinburgh Airport$3541One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Huddersfield to Edinburgh:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Huddersfield to Edinburgh costing on average $85 (€69).
A bus is $171 (€140) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Huddersfield to Edinburgh costing on average $241 (€197).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 15m.
Bus takes on average 6h 38m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Huddersfield and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Huddersfield station (HUD) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Huddersfield, Bus Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Arriva UK to go to Edinburgh by bus.
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