How to travel from Huddersfield to Edinburgh

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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 €28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 39m. 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 €28, and a train costs an average of €49.

Distance: 169 miles (272 km)

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€82

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€56

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4h 9m

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3h 39m

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7h 8m

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6h 38m

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from Huddersfield to Edinburgh

How to get from Huddersfield to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Huddersfield to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

TransPennine ExpressL37147 · C74084
09:26AM4h06
Huddersfield station (HUD)
01:32PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$831One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:05AM4h40
Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)
07:45AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$251One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Emerald Airlines IrelandBA8901 · BA8972
08:40AM2h50
Manchester Airport
11:30AMEdinburgh Airport
$5461One-way
1 transfer

Other options

TransPennine ExpressC43745+LNERC41050
09:18AM3h19
Huddersfield station (HUD)
12:37PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$1221One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressL37178+CrossCountryC74921
09:30AM3h40
Huddersfield station (HUD)
01:10PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$1211One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressL36828+LNERC41049
08:46AM3h44
Huddersfield station (HUD)
12:30PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$1241One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
12:20PM5h15
Leeds, Coach Station
05:35PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$441One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:15PM8h30
Bradford, Interchange Station
07:45AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$381One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1359 · BA1448
08:55AM4h25
Manchester Airport
01:20PMEdinburgh Airport
$2491One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1385 · BA1446
07:50AM4h30
Manchester Airport
12:20PMEdinburgh Airport
$2491One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1361 · BA1452
09:50AM5h25
Manchester Airport
03:15PMEdinburgh Airport
$2491One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield to Edinburgh.

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There are 3 options to travel between Huddersfield and Edinburgh including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Huddersfield to Edinburgh is a bus with an average price of $36 (€28).

This is compared to other travel options from Huddersfield to Edinburgh:

A bus is $26 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Huddersfield to Edinburgh costing on average $61 (€49).

A bus is $82 (€65) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Huddersfield to Edinburgh costing on average $117 (€93).

The fastest way to travel from Huddersfield to Edinburgh is by train with an average journey time of 3h 32m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 35m.

Bus takes on average 4h 40m.

The distance from Huddersfield to Edinburgh is approximately 169 miles (272 km).
The average frequency per day from Huddersfield to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 5 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Huddersfield to Edinburgh:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Huddersfield to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Arriva Yorkshire to go to Edinburgh by bus.
  • Travel with TransPennine Express, LNER, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express to go to Edinburgh by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Huddersfield to Edinburgh:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Huddersfield to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.

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