How to travel from Split to Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The distance between Split and Edinburgh is around 1,997km (1,241 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Split to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Split (SPU) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
Operated by

Jet2.com

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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Wien Meidling, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi then London St Pancras Intl and then to Edinburgh.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £520($615)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Cologne/Bonn Airport then London Victoria Coach Station and then to Edinburgh Bus Station.

  • Duration1 day 20h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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ferry
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dunkirk then take a ferry to Dover then drive to Edinburgh.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £490($580)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Split and Edinburgh

There are several options for getting from Split to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £135 ($160) and will take around 1 day 20h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($160).

The distance between Split and Edinburgh is around 1,997km (1,241 miles).

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Split and Edinburgh by plane.

The quickest way to get from Split to Edinburgh is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £135 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Split and Edinburgh is to take the bus which will typically cost around £135 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Split and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Split to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Wien Meidling, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.

Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Nightjet, Eurostar and LNER run train services between Split and Edinburgh. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 1 day 11h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Split and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 1 day 20h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Split to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cologne/Bonn Airport and London Victoria Coach Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 20h.

Croatia Bus International, FlixBus, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Split and Edinburgh. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 20h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Split and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Split (SPU) and arrive at Edinburgh (EDI). The flight takes around 3h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Split and Edinburgh with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 15m.

Jet2.com, Eurowings, Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa, easyJet, British Airways and KLM fly between Split and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Split (SPU) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI). These flights usually take around 3h 15m.

The flight from Split to Edinburgh typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Split (SPU) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI).

The closest major airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Split to Edinburgh. We recommend that you fly from Split (SPU) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 4h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Split to Edinburgh is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).

How do I get from Split to Edinburgh

Compare travel optionsbetween Split and Edinburgh

Transport options from Split to Edinburgh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 15m
£135($160)
hourly1,997km (1,241 miles)
Plane and Train4h 50m
£285($335)
hourly2,125km (1,320 miles)
Train
1 day 11h
£520($615)
5 times a week3,014km (1,873 miles)
Bus
1 day 20h
£135($160)
once daily2,955km (1,836 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 2h
£490($580)
every 2 hours2,631km (1,635 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Split and Edinburgh

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Airports near Edinburgh

The following major airports near Edinburgh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Edinburgh
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Edinburgh