How to travel from Milan to Edinburgh

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €604.

Distance: 902 miles (1452 km)

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Train

€82

Average price

Cheapest

€130

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€604

Average price

6h 15m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 15m

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34h 13m

Average total duration

33h 43m

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30m

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24h 38m

Average total duration

24h 8m

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30m

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4.4 - 8.7kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 3.6kg

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Ryanair

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from Milan to Edinburgh

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

RyanairFR 3645
05:50PM2h35
Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport
07:25PMEdinburgh Airport
$1121One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

KM Malta AirlinesFR 9009
05:45AM2h35
Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport
07:20AMEdinburgh Airport
$981One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

RyanairFR 3645
05:50PM2h35
Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport
07:25PMEdinburgh Airport
$1121One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
06:00PM37h25
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
06:25AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$1361One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
06:00PM40h03
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
09:03AMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South
$1411One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
06:00PM40h15
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
09:15AMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)
$1421One-way
3 transfers
easyJetU21965
12:00PM2h40
Milan Linate Airport
01:40PMEdinburgh Airport
$1421One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA585 · BA1462
05:15PM4h40
Milan Linate Airport
08:55PMEdinburgh Airport
$2871One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA579 · BA1460
03:30PM5h20
Milan Linate Airport
07:50PMEdinburgh Airport
$2871One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Milan 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 Milan to Edinburgh.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Milan and Edinburgh including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Edinburgh is a flight with an average price of $21 (€17).

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

A flight is $73 (€58) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Edinburgh costing on average $94 (€75).

A flight is $738 (€587) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Edinburgh costing on average $760 (€604).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Train takes on average 24h 8m.

Bus takes on average 32h 35m.

The distance from Milan to Edinburgh is approximately 902 miles (1452 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 77 flights per day.
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan 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 Milan to Edinburgh:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair, easyJet, KM Malta Airlines, KLM, British Airways, Lufthansa, Eurowings , Air France, Air Baltic, GetJet Airlines, Edelweiss Air to go to Edinburgh by flight.
  • Travel with Regionale to go to Edinburgh by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Milan to Edinburgh:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair, easyJet, KM Malta Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Milan 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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