What is the best way to travel from Wakefield to Edinburgh?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Flights and Trains for the journey to Edinburgh from Wakefield. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Edinburgh from Wakefield?
You can get to Edinburgh with just $51 by taking a Flight from Ryanair, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Ryanair12h 10m08:40 PMLeeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport8:50 AMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/6/2026 8:40:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/7/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)4h 55m04:05 PMLeeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport9:00 PMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/6/2026 4:05:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/6/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)16h 25m04:05 PMLeeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport8:30 AMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/6/2026 4:05:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/7/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $217 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m
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Aer Lingus19h 40m07:50 PMLeeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport3:30 PMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aer Lingus goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/6/2026 7:50:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/7/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $243 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
Cheapest Flights Monday
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Northern3h 27m010:11 AMWakefieldWestgate Station1:38 PMEdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Westgate Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) at 7/7/2026 10:11:00 AM to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/7/2026 1:38:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 27m
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CrossCountry3h 23m010:47 AMWakefieldWestgate Station2:10 PMEdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Westgate Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) at 7/7/2026 10:47:00 AM to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/7/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 23m
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CrossCountry3h 22m011:48 AMWakefieldWestgate Station3:10 PMEdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Westgate Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) at 7/7/2026 11:48:00 AM to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/7/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 22m
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TransPennine Express3h 30m010:02 AMWakefieldKirkgate Train Station1:32 PMEdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Kirkgate Train Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) at 7/7/2026 10:02:00 AM to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/7/2026 1:32:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Cheapest Trains Tuesday
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Northern3h 28m011:11 AMWakefieldWestgate Station2:39 PMEdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Westgate Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) at 7/8/2026 11:11:00 AM to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/8/2026 2:39:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 28m
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CrossCountry3h 20m07:48 AMWakefieldWestgate Station11:08 AMEdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Westgate Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) at 7/8/2026 7:48:00 AM to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/8/2026 11:08:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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CrossCountry3h 22m011:48 AMWakefieldWestgate Station3:10 PMEdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Westgate Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) at 7/8/2026 11:48:00 AM to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/8/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 22m
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TransPennine Express3h 32m012:02 PMWakefieldKirkgate Train Station3:34 PMEdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Kirkgate Train Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) at 7/8/2026 12:02:00 PM to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/8/2026 3:34:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 32m
Cheapest Trains Wednesday
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Ryanair24h 30m07:00 AMLeeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport7:30 AMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/12/2026 7:00:00 AM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/13/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 30m
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EasyJet Airline6h 30m04:25 PMLeeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport10:55 PMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/12/2026 4:25:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/12/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Aer Lingus23h 35m07:50 PMLeeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport7:25 PMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aer Lingus goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/12/2026 7:50:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/13/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $236 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 35m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)15h 25m04:35 PMLeeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport8:00 AMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/12/2026 4:35:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/13/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $244 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 25m
Cheapest Flights Sunday
What are the fastest trips from Wakefield to Edinburgh?
You can get to Edinburgh from Wakefield in just 3h 20m with a Train from CrossCountry. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)4h 55m04:05 PMLeeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport9:00 PMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/6/2026 4:05:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/6/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
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Ryanair12h 10m08:40 PMLeeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport8:50 AMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/6/2026 8:40:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/7/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)16h 25m04:05 PMLeeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport8:30 AMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/6/2026 4:05:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/7/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $217 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m
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Aer Lingus19h 40m07:50 PMLeeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport3:30 PMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aer Lingus goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/6/2026 7:50:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/7/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $243 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
Fastest Flights Monday
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CrossCountry3h 22m011:48 AMWakefieldWestgate Station3:10 PMEdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Westgate Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) at 7/7/2026 11:48:00 AM to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/7/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 22m
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CrossCountry3h 23m010:47 AMWakefieldWestgate Station2:10 PMEdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Westgate Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) at 7/7/2026 10:47:00 AM to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/7/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 23m
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TransPennine Express3h 25m01:02 PMWakefieldKirkgate Train Station4:27 PMEdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Kirkgate Train Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) at 7/7/2026 1:02:00 PM to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/7/2026 4:27:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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Northern3h 27m010:11 AMWakefieldWestgate Station1:38 PMEdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Westgate Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) at 7/7/2026 10:11:00 AM to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/7/2026 1:38:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 27m
Fastest Trains Tuesday
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CrossCountry3h 20m07:48 AMWakefieldWestgate Station11:08 AMEdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Westgate Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) at 7/8/2026 7:48:00 AM to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/8/2026 11:08:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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CrossCountry3h 22m011:48 AMWakefieldWestgate Station3:10 PMEdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Westgate Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) at 7/8/2026 11:48:00 AM to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/8/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 22m
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Northern3h 28m011:11 AMWakefieldWestgate Station2:39 PMEdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Westgate Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) at 7/8/2026 11:11:00 AM to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/8/2026 2:39:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 28m
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TransPennine Express3h 32m012:02 PMWakefieldKirkgate Train Station3:34 PMEdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Kirkgate Train Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) at 7/8/2026 12:02:00 PM to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/8/2026 3:34:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 32m
Fastest Trains Wednesday
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EasyJet Airline6h 30m04:25 PMLeeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport10:55 PMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/12/2026 4:25:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/12/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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KLM Cityhopper15h 5m05:25 PMLeeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport8:30 AMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/12/2026 5:25:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/13/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $506 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)15h 25m04:35 PMLeeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport8:00 AMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/12/2026 4:35:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/13/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $244 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 25m
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Aer Lingus23h 35m07:50 PMLeeds Bradford AirportLeeds Bradford Airport7:25 PMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aer Lingus goes from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/12/2026 7:50:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/13/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $236 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 35m
Fastest Flights Sunday
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 Waverley Train Station, Haymarket Bus Stop or Princes Street, 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 5 connections between 4 Bus, Flight and Train 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 $51 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 Train from CrossCountry: you will get to Edinburgh in just 3h 20m.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 CrossCountry, Northern and TransPennine Express, 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 CrossCountry, Northern and TransPennine Express. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: CrossCountry, Northern and TransPennine Express
Airlines: Eastern Air Lines (2011), Aer Lingus, Ryanair 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 5 connections between Bus, Flight and Train, with which you can get to Edinburgh from Wakefield.
How far is Edinburgh from Wakefield?
The distance between Wakefield and Edinburgh is 170.6 miles.
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 $51 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 3h 20m with a Train from CrossCountry.
More routes to Wakefield and to Edinburgh
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