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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, and a train costs an average of $641.
Distance: 543 miles (874 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$148 Average price | $645 Average price | $133 Average price Cheapest | $136 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 15m Average total duration 18h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.6 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Paris to Edinburgh:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Edinburgh costing on average $148 (€119).
A bus is $512 (€414) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Edinburgh costing on average $645 (€521).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 21m.
Bus takes on average 18h 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to Edinburgh
How to get from Paris to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Edinburgh is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
TO79286:10 PM1h55Paris Orly Airport7:05 PMEdinburgh Airport$881One-way0 transfers
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TO79286:10 PM1h55Paris Orly Airport7:05 PMEdinburgh Airport$881One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 55929:45 AM1h40Paris Beauvais Tille Airport10:25 AMEdinburgh Airport$1281One-way0 transfers
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G802714:09 PM8h27Paris Gare du Nord11:36 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$3611One-way1 transfer
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G802713:07 PM9h29Paris Gare du Nord11:36 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$3611One-way1 transfer
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G802712:39 PM9h57Paris Gare du Nord11:36 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$3611One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 PM25h13Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)9:13 PMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)$1391One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 PM25h18Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)9:18 PMEdinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)$1391One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 PM21h35Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)5:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$1391One-way1 transfer
AF18868:10 PM1h45Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport8:55 PMEdinburgh Airport$1351One-way0 transfers
AF14863:35 PM1h55Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport4:30 PMEdinburgh Airport$1351One-way0 transfers
AF16869:45 AM1h55Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport10:40 AMEdinburgh Airport$1511One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Edinburgh:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Edinburgh costing on average $148 (€119).
A bus is $512 (€414) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Edinburgh costing on average $645 (€521).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 21m.
Bus takes on average 18h 45m.
- Around 61 flights per day.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with Lumo, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Eurostar to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with easyJet, Ryanair, Transavia France, Air France, Malta Air, British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Cityjet, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 5 direct flights per day with easyJet, Ryanair, Transavia France, Air France, Malta Air.
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