How to travel from Tallinn to Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The distance between Tallinn and Edinburgh is around 1,832km (1,138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Tallinn to Edinburgh by plane, ferry, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Edinburgh → Tallinn if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Tallinn (TLL) to Edinburgh (EDI).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time3h 35m
- Typical cost£340($400)
Finnair
+ 6 others2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] then London Victoria Green Line Station and then to Edinburgh Bus Station.
- Duration2 days 3h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple bus operators
Bus to Warsaw, Metro Marymont, train
Take the bus to Warsaw Metro Marymont then take the train to Berlin Hbf, Amsterdam Centraal then London St Pancras Intl and then to Edinburgh.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£525($620)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tallinn and Edinburgh
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tallinn to Edinburgh by plane, ferry, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £140 ($165) and will take around 2 days 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £340 ($400).
The distance between Tallinn and Edinburgh is around 1,832km (1,138 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,691km (1,051 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Tallinn and Edinburgh by plane.
The quickest way to get from Tallinn to Edinburgh is to fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £340 ($400).
The cheapest way to travel between Tallinn and Edinburgh is to take the bus which will typically cost around £140 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tallinn and Edinburgh. We recommend that you fly from Tallinn (TLL) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tallinn and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 2 days 3h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tallinn to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] and London Victoria Green Line Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 3h.
FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Tallinn and Edinburgh. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2 days 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Tallinn and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Tallinn (TLL) and arrive at Edinburgh (EDI) - via Helsinki (HEL). The flight takes around 3h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Tallinn to Edinburgh. There is however a flight that goes via Helsinki (HEL). This services will take at least 4h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Tallinn to Edinburgh typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Tallinn (TLL) 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 Tallinn to Edinburgh. We recommend that you fly from Tallinn (TLL) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 4h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tallinn to Edinburgh is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £340 ($400).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tallinn and Edinburgh
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 4h 25m | £340($400) | every 15 mins | 1,832km (1,138 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6hrs | £445($525) | every 20 mins | 2,641km (1,641 miles) |
| Ferry and Plane | 6h 15m | £370($435) | hourly | 1,836km (1,141 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 3h | £140($165) | 3 times a week | 3,768km (2,341 miles) |
Bus to Warsaw, Metro Marymont, train + 2 similar | 1 day 11h | £525($620) | once daily | 3,389km (2,106 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 1 day 11h | £575($680) | twice daily | 3,313km (2,059 miles) |
| Bus to Praha, train | 3 days | £255($300) | twice a week | 3,989km (2,479 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tallinn and Edinburgh
Airlines
Finnair
Air Baltic
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni
Eurobus SK
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
ODEG
Ferry operators
Tallink
Viking Line
Airports near Edinburgh
The following major airports near Edinburgh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 57km (35 miles) from Edinburgh
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 78km (48 miles) from Edinburgh