How to travel from Stockholm to Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The distance between Stockholm and Edinburgh is around 1,370km (851 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Stockholm 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.

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Fly

Fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £175($205)
Operated byScandinavian Airlines+ 5 others

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to København H, Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi then London St Pancras Intl and then to Edinburgh.

  • Duration22hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £580($685)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB then London Victoria Green Line Station and then to Edinburgh Bus Station.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stockholm and Edinburgh

There are several options for getting from Stockholm to Edinburgh by plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £100 ($120) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($205).

The distance between Stockholm and Edinburgh is around 1,370km (851 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,313km (816 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Stockholm and Edinburgh by plane.

The quickest way to get from Stockholm to Edinburgh is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £175 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Stockholm and Edinburgh is to take the bus which will typically cost around £100 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stockholm and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 22hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stockholm to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in København H, Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi and London St Pancras Intl. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 22hrs.

Swedish Railways, Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Eurostar, LNER and Snälltåget run train services between Stockholm and Edinburgh. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 22hrs, 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 Stockholm and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stockholm to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and London Victoria Green Line Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.

FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Stockholm and Edinburgh. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Stockholm and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Stockholm (ARN) and arrive at Edinburgh (EDI). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Stockholm and Edinburgh with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 20m.

Scandinavian Airlines, Norwegian Air International, Ryanair, Finnair, British Airways and Air France fly between Stockholm and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Stockholm (ARN) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI). These flights usually take around 2h 20m.

The flight from Stockholm to Edinburgh typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Stockholm (ARN) 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 Stockholm to Edinburgh. We recommend that you fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 3h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stockholm to Edinburgh is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £175 ($205).

How do I get from Stockholm to Edinburgh

Compare travel optionsbetween Stockholm and Edinburgh

Transport options from Stockholm to Edinburgh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 10m
£175($205)
every 15 mins1,370km (851 miles)
Fly to Edinburgh (EDI)4h 35m
£260($305)
hourly2,051km (1,274 miles)
Plane and Train5h 45m
£230($270)
every 20 mins2,146km (1,333 miles)
Train + 1 similar
22hrs
£580($685)
every 20 mins2,789km (1,733 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf1 day 2h
£505($595)
3 times a week2,653km (1,648 miles)
Bus
1 day 11h
£100($120)
3 times a week2,665km (1,656 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Stockholm and Edinburgh

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Airlines

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