How to travel from Rome to Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The distance between Rome and Edinburgh is around 1,978km (1,229 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Rome 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.
👋 Also check out Edinburgh → Rome if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Edinburgh (EDI)
Fly from Rome Ciampino (CIA) to Edinburgh (EDI).
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time3h 15m
- Typical cost£105($120)
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Marne La Vallee Chessy then London St Pancras Intl and then to Edinburgh.
- Duration16h 45m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£500($590)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Paris then Manchester and then to Edinburgh Bus Station.
- Duration1 day 16h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£120($140)
Multiple bus operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Dunkirk then take a ferry to Dover then drive to Edinburgh.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£465($550)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rome and Edinburgh
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Rome to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around £105 ($120) and will take around 4h 10m.
The distance between Rome and Edinburgh is around 1,978km (1,229 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,928km (1,198 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Rome and Edinburgh by plane.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Edinburgh is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £105 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Rome and Edinburgh is to fly which will typically cost around £105 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rome and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 16h 45m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Rome to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Marne La Vallee Chessy and London St Pancras Intl. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 45m.
Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, SNCF, Eurostar, LNER and Greater Anglia run train services between Rome and Edinburgh. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 16h 45m, 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 Rome and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Rome 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 16h.
FlixBus and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Rome and Edinburgh. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 16h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Rome and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Rome (FCO) and arrive at Edinburgh (EDI) - via Rotterdam (RTM). The flight takes around 3h 45m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Rome and Edinburgh with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 15m.
Ryanair fly between Rome and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Rome Ciampino (CIA) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI). These flights usually take around 3h 15m.
The flight from Rome to Edinburgh typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Rome (FCO) 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 Rome to Edinburgh. We recommend that you fly from Rome (FCO) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 4h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rome to Edinburgh is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £160 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Rome and Edinburgh
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Edinburgh (EDI) + 3 similar | 4h 10m | £105($120) | every 30 mins | 1,978km (1,229 miles) |
| Fly | 4h 50m | £160($185) | every 20 mins | 1,993km (1,238 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 5m | £240($280) | every 30 mins | 2,096km (1,302 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 20m | £105($125) | hourly | 2,340km (1,454 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 16h 45m | £500($590) | 4 times a week | 2,528km (1,571 miles) |
| Train via Torino Porta Susa | 19hrs | £490($580) | once a week | 2,651km (1,648 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 16h | £120($140) | twice a week | 2,749km (1,708 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 1h | £465($550) | every 2 hours | 2,423km (1,506 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Rome and Edinburgh
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
LNER
Ferry operators
DFDS Seaways
Airlines
Transavia Holland
Bus companies
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