How to travel from Bristol to Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The distance between Bristol and Edinburgh is around 533km (331 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Bristol to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Edinburgh → Bristol if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI).
- Duration2h 10m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£95($115)
3 similiar routes
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Train via Birmingham New Street
Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Preston and then to Edinburgh.
- Duration5h 30m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£130($155)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Dunbar Asda Spott Rd and then to Edinburgh Princes Street.
- Duration6h 30m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£35($42)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bristol and Edinburgh
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bristol to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($115).
The distance between Bristol and Edinburgh is around 533km (331 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 502km (312 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Bristol and Edinburgh by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bristol to Edinburgh is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £95 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Bristol and Edinburgh, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bristol and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bristol and Edinburgh with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 6h 25m.
CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Bristol and Edinburgh. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Bristol and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bristol to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dunbar Asda Spott Rd. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.
Megabus UK, East Coast Buses and National Express run regular bus services between Bristol and Edinburgh. Buses run twice a week and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Bristol and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Bristol (BRS) and arrive at Edinburgh (EDI). The flight takes around 1h 15m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Bristol and Edinburgh with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.
easyJet fly between Bristol and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Bristol (BRS) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.
The flight from Bristol to Edinburgh typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Bristol (BRS) 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
Yes it is possible to drive from Bristol and Edinburgh. The distance is around 592km (368 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bristol to Edinburgh is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bristol and Edinburgh
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 2h 10m | £95($115) | every 15 mins | 533km (331 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 2h 45m | £87($105) | every 30 mins | 613km (381 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly | 3h 30m | £135($160) | hourly | 572km (355 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 45m | £235($280) | hourly | 713km (443 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street + 1 similar | 5h 30m | £130($155) | every 4 hours | 616km (383 miles) |
| Train | 6h 25m | £205($240) | every 3 hours | 694km (431 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 30m | £35($42) | twice a week | 672km (417 miles) |
| Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth | 11h 30m | £22($26) | once daily | 700km (435 miles) |
Drive | 6h 20m | £68($80) | on demand | 592km (368 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bristol and Edinburgh
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
East Coast Buses
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
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