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Compare train, bus, and flight for Wolverhampton to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 9m. 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 bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 236 miles (381 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$125 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price | $143 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 6m Average total duration 9h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 22m 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 |
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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 Wolverhampton to Edinburgh:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh costing on average $90 (€73).
A bus is $86 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh costing on average $125 (€102).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 23m.
Bus takes on average 9h 36m.
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How to get from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:05 AM8h17Wolverhampton8:22 AMEdinburgh$321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
12:05 AM8h17Wolverhampton8:22 AMEdinburgh$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
12:05 AM8h17Wolverhampton8:22 AMEdinburgh$321One-way0 transfers
Other options
1:40 PM9h53Wolverhampton11:33 PMEdinburgh$341One-way0 transfers
11:05 PM8h50Wolverhampton7:55 AMEdinburgh$401One-way0 transfers
8:55 PM9h50Wolverhampton6:45 AMEdinburgh$441One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh costing on average $90 (€73).
A bus is $86 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh costing on average $125 (€102).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 23m.
Bus takes on average 9h 36m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wolverhampton and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Wolverhampton station (WVH) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- 2 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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