What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to France?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to France is to bus which costs €90 - €150 and takes 18h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to France?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to France is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs €75 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to France station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and France?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to France. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Châtelet via London St Pancras Intl and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to France?

The distance between Edinburgh and France is 1081 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to France without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to France without a car is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs €340 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to France?

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Edinburgh to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to France bus from?

Edinburgh to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to France train from?

Edinburgh to France train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to France?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to France is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs €340 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €150 and takes 18h 18m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €240 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Edinburgh to France bus arrive?

Edinburgh to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and France?

France is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 4:31 PM in Edinburgh and 5:31 PM in France.

Where does the Edinburgh to France train arrive?

Edinburgh to France train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 21738+ hotels available in France.

Edinburgh to France - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to France by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
7h 8m
€340–508
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GLA - CDG
5h 57m
€75–263
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 18m
€91–146
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
11h 9m
€318–405
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane EDI - CDG
5h 7m
€78–233
Bus via North St David Street
1. Take the bus from North St David Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 839
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1700 / ...
20h 28m
€122–193
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Pariscar
12h 24m
€211–359
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane EDI - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
5h 43m
€119–266
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Paris Orly Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane EDI - ORY
5h 20m
€121–321
Train to Newcastle, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane NCL - CDG
6h 28m
€104–323
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane EDI - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
6h 42m
€87–230

Edinburgh to France by train and subway

195Weekly Services

7h 8mAverage Duration

€340Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,081.3 km
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and France?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Châtelet via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Châtelet via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Bercy in around 18h 18m.

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