How to travel from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The distance between Wolverhampton and Edinburgh is around 444km (276 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £78($90)
Operated byeasyJet+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)

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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Edinburgh Bus Station.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £21($25)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Edinburgh.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance444km (276 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wolverhampton and Edinburgh

There are several options for getting from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £78 ($90).

The distance between Wolverhampton and Edinburgh is around 444km (276 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 381km (237 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Wolverhampton and Edinburgh by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £78 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Wolverhampton and Edinburgh, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wolverhampton and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Wolverhampton and Edinburgh with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 3h 50m.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Wolverhampton and Edinburgh. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Wolverhampton and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and Shudehill Interchange. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Wolverhampton and Edinburgh. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Wolverhampton and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Birmingham (BHX) and arrive at Edinburgh (EDI). The flight takes around 1h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Wolverhampton and Edinburgh with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.

easyJet and Aer Lingus fly between Wolverhampton and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Birmingham (BHX) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.

The flight from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Birmingham (BHX) 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 Wolverhampton and Edinburgh. The distance is around 444km (276 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wolverhampton and Edinburgh

Transport options from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
2h 25m
£78($90)
hourly448km (279 miles)
Plane and Train3h 10m
£82($95)
hourly543km (337 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly4hrs
£155($180)
hourly697km (433 miles)
Train and Plane4h 10m
£240($285)
hourly772km (480 miles)
Train to Milton Keynes Central, Fly4h 10m
£135($160)
hourly668km (415 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 50m
£110($130)
every 3 hours451km (280 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly4h 25m
£72($85)
5 times a day467km (290 miles)
Bus
7h 30m
£21($25)
once daily550km (342 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
£77($90)
on demand444km (276 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