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There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Edinburgh by ferry, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BOS - EDI
    9h 27m
    £223–717

  2. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BOS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    12h 22m
    £201–644

  3. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BOS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    13h 41m
    £294–472

  4. Bus to Barnstable Municipal Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Barnstable Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane HYA - EDI
    14h 38m
    £211–828

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration8h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,070.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Edinburgh, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Boston to Edinburgh. However, you can take the ferry to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal, walk to Boston-Airport-BOS airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Edinburgh Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal, walk to Boston-Airport-BOS airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley.

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