How to travel from Vilnius to Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The distance between Vilnius and Edinburgh is around 1,854km (1,152 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Vilnius to Edinburgh by plane, 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 → Vilnius if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Vilnius (VNO) to Edinburgh (EDI).
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time3h 50m
- Typical cost£200($240)
+ 7 others2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Wrocław then London Victoria Coach Station and then to Edinburgh Bus Station.
- Duration1 day 18h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£125($150)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Kaunas then take the bus to Braunschweig then take the train to Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi then London St Pancras Intl and then to Edinburgh.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£575($680)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vilnius and Edinburgh
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Vilnius to Edinburgh by plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £125 ($145) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £200 ($240).
The distance between Vilnius and Edinburgh is around 1,854km (1,152 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,794km (1,115 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Vilnius and Edinburgh by plane.
The quickest way to get from Vilnius to Edinburgh is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx £200 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Vilnius and Edinburgh is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £125 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Vilnius and Edinburgh. We recommend that you fly from Vilnius (VNO) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vilnius and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 1 day 18h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Vilnius to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Wrocław and London Victoria Coach Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 18h.
Ecolines, Autokar Polska, Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Vilnius and Edinburgh. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 18h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Vilnius and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Vilnius (VNO) and arrive at Edinburgh (EDI) - via Stockholm (ARN). The flight takes around 3h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Vilnius to Edinburgh. There is however a flight that goes via Stockholm (ARN). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Vilnius to Edinburgh typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Vilnius (VNO) 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 Vilnius to Edinburgh. We recommend that you fly from Vilnius (VNO) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 4h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vilnius to Edinburgh is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £200 ($240).
Compare travel optionsbetween Vilnius and Edinburgh
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 4h 40m | £200($240) | every 10 mins | 2,048km (1,273 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 15m | £125($145) | hourly | 1,854km (1,152 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 55m | £130($155) | every 30 mins | 2,436km (1,514 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 18h | £125($150) | 4 times a week | 3,046km (1,892 miles) |
Train and Bus + 3 similar | 1 day 6h | £575($680) | twice a week | 2,939km (1,826 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 1 day 7h | £565($670) | 5 times a week | 2,942km (1,828 miles) |
| Bus to Białystok, dworzec autobusowy, train | 1 day 19h | £145($175) | 4 times a week | 3,186km (1,980 miles) |
| Bus to Prague, train | 2 days 16h | £230($275) | twice a week | 3,390km (2,106 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Vilnius and Edinburgh
Airlines
Finnair
Train operators
Lithuanian Railways (LG)
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Ecolines
Autokar Polska
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