How to travel from Bournemouth to Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The distance between Bournemouth and Edinburgh is around 636km (395 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Bournemouth to Edinburgh by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out EdinburghBournemouth if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £220($260)
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Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Edinburgh.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £120($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Edinburgh.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £24($28)

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Drive

Drive to Edinburgh.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Distance725km (451 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bournemouth and Edinburgh

There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Edinburgh by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £220 ($260).

The distance between Bournemouth and Edinburgh is around 636km (395 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 588km (366 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Bournemouth and Edinburgh by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Edinburgh is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £220 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Edinburgh, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bournemouth and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bournemouth to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo, Euston station and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

South Western Railway, LNER, CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast run train services between Bournemouth and Edinburgh. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Bournemouth and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bournemouth to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Bournemouth and Edinburgh. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Edinburgh. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 2h 35m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Bournemouth and Edinburgh. The distance is around 725km (451 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Edinburgh is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £220 ($260).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bournemouth and Edinburgh

Transport options from Bournemouth to Edinburgh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
2h 35m
£220($260)
every 30 mins636km (395 miles)
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane3h 10m
£250($295)
every 30 mins726km (451 miles)
Train to Reading, plane3h 55m
£230($275)
every 4 hours747km (464 miles)
Train to Southampton Central, plane4h 15m
£145($170)
hourly703km (437 miles)
Train to Clapham Junction, Fly4h 25m
£165($195)
hourly790km (491 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 20m
£120($145)
hourly805km (500 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street8hrs
£260($310)
every 4 hours830km (515 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 45m
£24($28)
once daily762km (474 miles)
Bus via Manchester Shudehill Interchange14h 45m
£46($55)
4 times a week952km (592 miles)
Drive
7h 40m
£83($100)
on demand725km (451 miles)

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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