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.
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 from Stockholm (ARN) to Edinburgh (EDI).
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Take the train to København H, Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi then London St Pancras Intl and then to Edinburgh.
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Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB then London Victoria Green Line Station and then to Edinburgh Bus Station.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 3h 10m | £175($205) | every 15 mins | 1,370km (851 miles) |
Fly to Edinburgh (EDI) | 4h 35m | £260($305) | hourly | 2,051km (1,274 miles) |
Plane and Train | 5h 45m | £230($270) | every 20 mins | 2,146km (1,333 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 22hrs | £580($685) | every 20 mins | 2,789km (1,733 miles) |
Train via Hamburg Hbf | 1 day 2h | £505($595) | 3 times a week | 2,653km (1,648 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 11h | £100($120) | 3 times a week | 2,665km (1,656 miles) |
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The following major airports near Edinburgh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.