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Compare train, bus, and flight for Loughborough to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Loughborough to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 234 miles (377 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$151 Average price | $72 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $145 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Loughborough to Edinburgh:
A flight is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Loughborough to Edinburgh costing on average $72 (€57).
A flight is $84 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Loughborough to Edinburgh costing on average $151 (€120).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 50m.
Bus takes on average 7h 24m.
Travel optionsfrom Loughborough to Edinburgh
How to get from Loughborough to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Loughborough to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:00 AM13h35Loughborough9:35 PMEdinburgh$711One-way0 transfers
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- 8:00 AM13h35Loughborough9:35 PMEdinburgh$711One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:00 AM13h35Loughborough9:35 PMEdinburgh$711One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Loughborough to Edinburgh:
A flight is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Loughborough to Edinburgh costing on average $72 (€57).
A flight is $84 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Loughborough to Edinburgh costing on average $151 (€120).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 50m.
Bus takes on average 7h 24m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Loughborough and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Loughborough station (LBO) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Nottingham City Transport to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, east_midlands_trains to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Edinburgh by flight.
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