What is the best way to travel from Bradford to Edinburgh?
What is the cheapest way to reach Edinburgh from Bradford?
You can reach Edinburgh with just £21 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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National Express7h 50m023:50BradfordInterchange07:40EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 23:50:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)3h 33m013:37BradfordForster Square Station17:10EdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Forster Square Station, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 13:37:00 to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 33m
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Aer Lingus11h 15m019:35Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport06:50Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aer Lingus goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 19:35:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 06:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £77 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
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Aer Lingus3h 55m012:00Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport15:55Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aer Lingus goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 12:00:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £180 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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Aer Lingus12h 15m019:35Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport07:50Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aer Lingus goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 19:35:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 07:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £247 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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National Express6h 40m001:00BradfordInterchange07:40EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 01:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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National Express7h 50m023:50BradfordInterchange07:40EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 23:50:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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FlixBus8h 20m023:15BradfordInterchange07:35EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 23:15:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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National Express6h 40m001:00BradfordInterchange07:40EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 22/12/2025 01:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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National Express7h 50m023:50BradfordInterchange07:40EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 22/12/2025 23:50:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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Ryanair6h 40m015:25Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport22:05Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/12/2025 15:25:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 22:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)6h 0m008:45Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport14:45Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/12/2025 08:45:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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EasyJet Airline13h 20m008:45Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport22:05Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/12/2025 08:45:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 22:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £100 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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National Express6h 40m001:00BradfordInterchange07:40EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 01:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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FlixBus8h 20m023:15BradfordInterchange07:35EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 23:15:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
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National Express7h 50m023:50BradfordInterchange07:40EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 23:50:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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National Express6h 40m001:00BradfordInterchange07:40EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 01:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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FlixBus8h 20m023:15BradfordInterchange07:35EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 23:15:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/12/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
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National Express10h 40m023:45BradfordInterchange10:25EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 23:45:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/12/2025 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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National Express6h 40m001:00BradfordInterchange07:40EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 25/12/2025 01:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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National Express11h 10m021:30BradfordInterchange08:40EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 25/12/2025 21:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/12/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £89 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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National Express7h 50m023:50BradfordInterchange07:40EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 26/12/2025 23:50:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Cheapest Buses Friday
What are the fastest trips from Bradford to Edinburgh?
You can get to Edinburgh from Bradford in just 3h 33m with a Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER). But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)3h 33m013:37BradfordForster Square Station17:10EdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Forster Square Station, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 13:37:00 to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 33m
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Aer Lingus3h 55m012:00Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport15:55Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aer Lingus goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 12:00:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £180 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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KLM Cityhopper6h 0m010:05Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport16:05Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 10:05:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 16:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £422 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Aer Lingus11h 15m019:35Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport06:50Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aer Lingus goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 19:35:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 06:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £77 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
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National Express7h 50m023:50BradfordInterchange07:40EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 23:50:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Fastest Trains Saturday
Fastest Flights Saturday
Fastest Buses Saturday
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National Express6h 40m001:00BradfordInterchange07:40EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 01:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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National Express7h 50m023:50BradfordInterchange07:40EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 23:50:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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FlixBus8h 20m023:15BradfordInterchange07:35EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 23:15:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)6h 0m008:45Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport14:45Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/12/2025 08:45:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Ryanair6h 40m015:25Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport22:05Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/12/2025 15:25:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 22:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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EasyJet Airline13h 20m008:45Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport22:05Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/12/2025 08:45:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 22:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £100 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
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National Express6h 40m001:00BradfordInterchange07:40EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 22/12/2025 01:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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National Express7h 50m023:50BradfordInterchange07:40EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 22/12/2025 23:50:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Fastest Flights Monday
Fastest Buses Monday
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National Express6h 40m001:00BradfordInterchange07:40EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 01:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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National Express7h 50m023:50BradfordInterchange07:40EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 23:50:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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FlixBus8h 20m023:15BradfordInterchange07:35EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 23:15:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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National Express6h 40m001:00BradfordInterchange07:40EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 01:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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FlixBus8h 20m023:15BradfordInterchange07:35EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 23:15:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/12/2025 07:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
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National Express10h 40m023:45BradfordInterchange10:25EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 23:45:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/12/2025 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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National Express6h 40m001:00BradfordInterchange07:40EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 25/12/2025 01:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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National Express11h 10m021:30BradfordInterchange08:40EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 25/12/2025 21:30:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/12/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £89 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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National Express7h 50m023:50BradfordInterchange07:40EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 26/12/2025 23:50:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Fastest Buses Friday
What are the most popular stations in Bradford and Edinburgh?
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Bradford and Edinburgh, you can pay as low as £21 with a Bus from National Express.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER): you will get to Edinburgh in just 3h 33m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Bradford and Edinburgh are National Express, Aer Lingus and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Bradford and Edinburgh is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Shipley or to Broomhouse, and look at flights from Leeds Bradford Airport, and landing at Edinburgh Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Bradford to Edinburgh?
Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
Airlines: Aer Lingus, KLM Cityhopper, Ryanair and 2 more.
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