What is the best way to travel from Wakefield to Edinburgh?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Edinburgh from Wakefield?
You can reach Edinburgh with just £44 by taking a Flight from Ryanair, 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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Ryanair3h 40m007:25Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport11:05Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/03/2026 07:25:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/03/2026 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)15h 10m016:40Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport07:50Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/03/2026 16:40:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/03/2026 07:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £156 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)11h 50m020:00Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport07:50Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/03/2026 20:00:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/03/2026 07:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £156 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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Aer Lingus24h 0m019:45Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport19:45Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aer Lingus goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/03/2026 19:45:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/03/2026 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £178 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 0m
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TransPennine Express3h 30m010:02WakefieldKirkgate Train Station13:32EdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Kirkgate Train Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) at 12/03/2026 10:02:00 to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/03/2026 13:32:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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TransPennine Express3h 32m012:02WakefieldKirkgate Train Station15:34EdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Kirkgate Train Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) at 12/03/2026 12:02:00 to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/03/2026 15:34:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 32m
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Northern3h 31m013:11WakefieldWestgate Station16:42EdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Westgate Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) at 12/03/2026 13:11:00 to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/03/2026 16:42:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 31m
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CrossCountry3h 22m013:47WakefieldWestgate Station17:09EdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Westgate Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) at 12/03/2026 13:47:00 to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/03/2026 17:09:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 22m
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Cheapest Trains Thursday
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Ryanair26h 50m012:45Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport15:35Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/03/2026 12:45:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/03/2026 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 50m
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EasyJet Airline5h 15m015:55Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport21:10Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/03/2026 15:55:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/03/2026 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £121 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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Aer Lingus3h 25m016:20Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport19:45Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aer Lingus goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/03/2026 16:20:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/03/2026 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £189 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)15h 5m016:45Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport07:50Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/03/2026 16:45:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/03/2026 07:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £256 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
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Ryanair24h 20m007:55Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport08:15Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 16/03/2026 07:55:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/03/2026 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 20m
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Ryanair8h 20m006:10Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport14:30Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 16/03/2026 06:10:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/03/2026 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £64 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)3h 50m008:45Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport12:35Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 16/03/2026 08:45:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/03/2026 12:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £91 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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EasyJet Airline2h 45m008:45Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport11:30Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 16/03/2026 08:45:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/03/2026 11:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £153 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
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What are the fastest trips from Wakefield to Edinburgh?
You can get to Edinburgh from Wakefield in just 2h 45m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline. 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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CrossCountry3h 22m013:47WakefieldWestgate Station17:09EdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Westgate Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) at 12/03/2026 13:47:00 to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/03/2026 17:09:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 22m
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Northern3h 27m012:11WakefieldWestgate Station15:38EdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Westgate Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) at 12/03/2026 12:11:00 to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/03/2026 15:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 27m
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TransPennine Express3h 30m010:02WakefieldKirkgate Train Station13:32EdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Kirkgate Train Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) at 12/03/2026 10:02:00 to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/03/2026 13:32:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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Northern3h 31m013:11WakefieldWestgate Station16:42EdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Westgate Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) at 12/03/2026 13:11:00 to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/03/2026 16:42:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 31m
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Ryanair3h 40m007:25Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport11:05Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/03/2026 07:25:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/03/2026 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)11h 50m020:00Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport07:50Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/03/2026 20:00:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/03/2026 07:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £156 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)15h 10m016:40Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport07:50Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/03/2026 16:40:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/03/2026 07:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £156 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
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Aer Lingus19h 10m019:45Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport14:55Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aer Lingus goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 12/03/2026 19:45:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/03/2026 14:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £185 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
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Fastest Flights Thursday
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Aer Lingus3h 25m016:20Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport19:45Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aer Lingus goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/03/2026 16:20:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/03/2026 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £189 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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EasyJet Airline5h 15m015:55Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport21:10Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/03/2026 15:55:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/03/2026 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £121 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)15h 5m016:45Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport07:50Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/03/2026 16:45:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/03/2026 07:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £256 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
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KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines22h 45m017:20Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport16:05Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/03/2026 17:20:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/03/2026 16:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £358 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 45m
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EasyJet Airline2h 45m008:45Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport11:30Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 16/03/2026 08:45:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/03/2026 11:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £153 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)3h 50m008:45Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport12:35Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 16/03/2026 08:45:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/03/2026 12:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £91 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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Ryanair8h 20m006:10Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport14:30Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 16/03/2026 06:10:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/03/2026 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £64 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)15h 10m016:40Leeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport07:50Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 16/03/2026 16:40:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/03/2026 07:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £173 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Wakefield to Edinburgh
What are the most popular stations in Wakefield and Edinburgh?
In Wakefield, you will usually depart from Normanton Train Station, Kirkgate Train Station or Westgate Station, while in Edinburgh you will be arriving at Princes Street, Haymarket Coach Stop or Waverley Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Edinburgh from Wakefield? With 6 connections between 4 Bus, Train and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
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 Wakefield and Edinburgh, you can pay as low as £44 with a Flight from Ryanair.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 Flight from EasyJet Airline: you will get to Edinburgh in just 2h 45m.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 Wakefield and Edinburgh are Eastern Air Lines (2011), Ryanair and Aer Lingus, 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 Wakefield 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 Stanley or to Broomhouse, and look at flights from Doncaster Sheffield 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 Wakefield to Edinburgh?
The most popular companies between Wakefield and Edinburgh, are Eastern Air Lines (2011), Ryanair and Aer Lingus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern and CrossCountry
Airlines: Eastern Air Lines (2011), Ryanair, Aer Lingus and 2 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Wakefield to Edinburgh
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Wakefield to Edinburgh. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Wakefield to Edinburgh
How can I reach Edinburgh from Wakefield?
Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Bus, Train and Flight, with which you can get to Edinburgh from Wakefield.
How far is Edinburgh from Wakefield?
The distance between Wakefield and Edinburgh is 274.4 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Wakefield and Edinburgh?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 7 kgs of CO2, a train 10 kgs, a car 47 kgs, and a flight 68 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Wakefield to Edinburgh?
You can get to Edinburgh with just £44 by taking a Flight from Ryanair.
What is the fastest way to get from Wakefield to Edinburgh?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Edinburgh in just 2h 45m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline.
More routes to Wakefield and to Edinburgh
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