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Compare train and bus for Middlesbrough to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. 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 €8, and a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 122 miles (197 km)
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€45 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Middlesbrough to Edinburgh
How to get from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh 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 Middlesbrough to Edinburgh:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Middlesbrough and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Middlesbrough station (MBR) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Middlesbrough, Bus Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Lumo, Northern Rail (3) to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
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