How to travel from Padstow to Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The distance between Padstow and Edinburgh is around 658km (409 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Padstow to Edinburgh by plane, bus, train and car. 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 Newquay (NQY) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £260($305)
Operated by

Loganair

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Bus

Take the bus to Plymouth station, Bristol Bond St then Dunbar Asda Spott Rd and then to Edinburgh Princes Street.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £51($60)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Edinburgh.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance834km (518 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padstow and Edinburgh

There are several options for getting from Padstow to Edinburgh by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £51 ($60) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £260 ($305).

The distance between Padstow and Edinburgh is around 658km (409 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 613km (381 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Padstow and Edinburgh by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Padstow to Edinburgh is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £260 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Padstow and Edinburgh, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £51 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Padstow and Edinburgh. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Padstow and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 12h 35m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Padstow to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bodmin Mount Folly, Plymouth station, Plymouth Armada Bus Station, Bristol Bond St and Dunbar Asda Spott Rd. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 12h 35m.

Go Cornwall Bus, Megabus UK, Stagecoach South West, FlixBus and East Coast Buses run regular bus services between Padstow and Edinburgh. Buses run twice a week and take around 12h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Padstow and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Newquay (NQY) and arrive at Edinburgh (EDI). The flight takes around 1h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Padstow and Edinburgh with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 25m.

Loganair fly between Padstow and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Newquay (NQY) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI). These flights usually take around 1h 25m.

The flight from Padstow to Edinburgh typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Newquay (NQY) 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 Padstow and Edinburgh. The distance is around 834km (518 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padstow to Edinburgh is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £260 ($305).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Padstow and Edinburgh

Transport options from Padstow to Edinburgh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 50m
£260($305)
every 3 hours658km (409 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 50m
£320($375)
hourly763km (474 miles)
Bus
12h 35m
£51($60)
twice a week951km (591 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
£145($170)
on demand834km (518 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