Travel optionsfrom Salisbury to Edinburgh
How to get from Salisbury to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salisbury to Edinburgh is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RK 12731:05 PM1h20London Stansted Airport2:25 PMEdinburgh Airport$651One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
RK 12731:05 PM1h20London Stansted Airport2:25 PMEdinburgh Airport$651One-way0 transfers
Fastest
U23149:55 PM1h15London Stansted Airport11:10 PMEdinburgh Airport$1071One-way0 transfers
Other options
L79364+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+
G256799:47 AM6h48Salisbury station (SAL)4:35 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1481One-way2 transfers
G80228+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+
L793589:21 AM7h06Salisbury station (SAL)4:27 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1811One-way2 transfers
C01966+
L79358+
Tube from Vauxhall to London Kings Cross+
G010649:21 AM6h46Salisbury station (SAL)4:07 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1841One-way4 transfers
U23088:15 AM1h20London Stansted Airport9:35 AMEdinburgh Airport$761One-way0 transfers
RK 86058:25 PM1h20London Stansted Airport9:45 PMEdinburgh Airport$921One-way0 transfers
U231212:00 PM1h20London Stansted Airport1:20 PMEdinburgh Airport$941One-way0 transfers
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Compare bus, train, and flight for Salisbury to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salisbury to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $98.
Distance: 342 miles (551 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$146 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $106 Average price | $189 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 55m Average total duration 12h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Salisbury to Edinburgh:
A flight is $61 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salisbury to Edinburgh costing on average $106.
A flight is $102 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salisbury to Edinburgh costing on average $146.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 21m.
Bus takes on average 12h 25m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Salisbury to Edinburgh:
A flight is $61 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salisbury to Edinburgh costing on average $106.
A flight is $102 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salisbury to Edinburgh costing on average $146.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 21m.
Bus takes on average 12h 25m.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salisbury and Edinburgh as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salisbury station (SAL) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Salisbury, Castle St (Mill Stream Approach) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with National Express, More Bus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 27 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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