How to get from
Bristol to Edinburgh
Compare flights, trains, buses and more
Compare prices to get from Bristol to Edinburgh
€26|1h 15m
€46|5h 36m
€38|11h 26m
€87
€26
€52
€38
€37
€48
€68
€121
€83
€28
€37
€26
€47
€77
easyJet1h 15m
Bristol AirportEdinburgh Airport
€26One way
Book
Direct
Aer Lingus20h 25m
Bristol AirportEdinburgh Airport
€205One way
Book
1 stop
KLM17h 10m
Bristol AirportEdinburgh Airport
€216One way
Book
1 stop
- Prices shown from Bristol to Edinburgh are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare transport options from Bristol to Edinburgh
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Edinburgh costs only €38 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 1h 15m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Flights
Fastest
Average price
€45
Average duration
1h 15m
Departure time
07:00 - 21:45
Direct options
Trains
Average price
€68
Average duration
9h 8m
Departure time
17:27 - 17:10
Direct options
Buses
Cheapest
Average price
€38
Average duration
13h 9m
Departure time
17:40 - 10:48
Direct options
· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time
When is the cheapest time to travel from Bristol to Edinburgh?
What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Bristol to Edinburgh?
For a one-way flight from Bristol to Edinburgh, fares are lowest in January (€52) and highest in August (€101).
€101
€77
€52
€28
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Bristol to Edinburgh?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Bristol to Edinburgh is Monday, with an average price of €68.
€68
What is the cheapest day to travel from Bristol to Edinburgh by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Bristol to Edinburgh is Monday, with an average price of €38.
€38
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From Bristol to Edinburgh: Travel Information
Find stations and airports near Bristol and Edinburgh
Popular airports near Bristol
Bristol Airport (BRS)
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Nearby
Popular airports near Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Dundee Airport (DND)
Nearby
Popular train stations near Bristol
Bristol Temple Meads
Bristol Temple Meads
Montpelier
Bedminster
Lawrence Hill
Popular train stations near Edinburgh
Edinburgh (Waverley)
Haymarket
Slateford
Brunstane
Kingsknowe
Popular bus stations near Bristol
Bristol Bond Street
Bristol Cabot Circus S4
Bristol Bond St
Bristol Bus Station
Bristol Colston Hall
Popular bus stations near Edinburgh
Edinburgh Waverley Bus Station
Edinburgh North Bridge
Edinburgh Waverly Bridge Stop WA
Edinburgh Waterloo Place
Edinburgh Leith Street Stop JA
FAQ – How to Get from Bristol to Edinburgh
What’s the distance between Bristol and Edinburgh?
It’s about 510km (317 mi) from Bristol to Edinburgh.How do I get from Bristol to Edinburgh?
You can travel from Bristol to Edinburgh in 3 different ways: Flights, Trains, Buses.What’s the fastest way to get from Bristol to Edinburgh?
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Edinburgh is by Flights, with an average journey time of 1 hour 15 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 9h 8m.Buses takes on average 13h 9m.What’s the cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Edinburgh?
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Edinburgh is by Buses, with an average price of €38. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Flights costs around €45 on avergae.Trains costs around €68 on average.What are the main departure and arrival points between Bristol and Edinburgh?
When traveling from Bristol to Edinburgh, travelers usually depart from and arrive to the following locations: Flights typically departs from Bristol Airport and arrives at Edinburgh Airport , Trains typically departs from Bristol Temple Meads and arrives at Edinburgh (Waverley) , Buses typically departs from Bristol Bond Street and arrives at Edinburgh Waverley Bus Station .When should you book tickets from Bristol to Edinburgh to get the best deal?
Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Bristol to Edinburgh are usually cheapest (January), with an average price of €52 Flights from Bristol to Edinburgh are usually cheapest (Monday), with an average price of €68 Flights from Bristol to Edinburgh are usually cheapest (Monday), with an average price of €38 .Are Bristol and Edinburgh in the same time zone?
The time difference between Bristol and Edinburgh is 0m.