How to travel from Marseille to Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The distance between Marseille and Edinburgh is around 1,561km (970 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Marseille 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 Marseille (MRS) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £155($185)
Operated byRyanair+ 5 others

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then London St Pancras Intl and then to Edinburgh.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £470($555)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris then Manchester and then to Edinburgh Bus Station.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £89($105)
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.

  • Duration19h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £375($445)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Edinburgh

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £89 ($105) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £155 ($185).

The distance between Marseille and Edinburgh is around 1,561km (970 miles).

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Marseille and Edinburgh by plane.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Edinburgh is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £155 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Edinburgh is to take the bus which will typically cost around £89 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare du Nord and London St Pancras Intl. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Eurostar, LNER and Greater Anglia run train services between Marseille and Edinburgh. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 10h 10m, 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 Marseille and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris and Manchester. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Marseille and Edinburgh. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Marseille and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Edinburgh (EDI). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Marseille and Edinburgh with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 30m.

Ryanair, Air France, Lufthansa, British Airways, easyJet and Brussels Airlines fly between Marseille and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI). These flights usually take around 2h 30m.

The flight from Marseille to Edinburgh typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) 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 Marseille to Edinburgh. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 3h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Edinburgh is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £155 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Edinburgh

Transport options from Marseille to Edinburgh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 25m
£155($185)
5 times a day1,561km (970 miles)
Plane and Train4h 5m
£175($210)
5 times a day1,664km (1,034 miles)
Train to Antibes, Fly6hrs
£195($230)
every 4 hours1,791km (1,113 miles)
Train and Plane6h 30m
£225($270)
every 2 hours1,676km (1,041 miles)
Train
10h 10m
£470($555)
every 4 hours1,828km (1,136 miles)
Bus
1 day 5h
£89($105)
twice a week2,045km (1,271 miles)
Car and Ferry
19h 50m
£375($445)
every 2 hours1,854km (1,152 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Marseille 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