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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newbury to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £61 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £61, while a flight costs an average of £233.
Distance: 521 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£124 Average Price | £61 Average Price Cheapest | £233 Average Price | £101 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 59m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 2m Average total duration 11h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Newbury to Edinburgh, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Newbury to Edinburgh:
A coach is £63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newbury to Edinburgh costing on average £124.
A coach is £172 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newbury to Edinburgh costing on average £233.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 59m.
Coach takes on average 12h 2m.
You'll arrive about 1h 50m sooner (5h 29m by train vs 7h 19m by car). Tickets start at around £124 compared to roughly £101 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Edinburgh from Newbury by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Newbury to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Edinburgh are Glasgow, Stirling, St Andrews, Perth and Dundee. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Edinburgh on Omio.
Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city, known for grand architecture, a strong music scene and a friendly, direct character. Its industrial past on the Clyde still shapes a city that now balances major museums, lively neighbourhoods and a clear cultural confidence.
Stirling is known for royal history, Stirling Castle and the story of William Wallace. Its compact old town and setting by the River Forth give it a lively Scottish character.
St Andrews is a small coastal town in Fife known worldwide as the home of golf and for the University of St Andrews. Medieval streets, castle and cathedral ruins, and broad beaches give it a historic yet lively character.
Perth is a small Scottish city on the River Tay with strong royal and civic history. Known for its elegant centre and nearby Scone Palace, it feels calm, compact and well placed for exploring central and northern Scotland.
Dundee is a compact Scottish city on the River Tay, known for design, digital creativity and a maritime past. The waterfront and V&A Dundee give it a modern feel, while old streets and university life keep its character grounded.
Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Newbury to Edinburgh.
This is compared to other travel options from Newbury to Edinburgh:
A coach is £63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newbury to Edinburgh costing on average £124.
A coach is £172 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newbury to Edinburgh costing on average £233.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 59m.
Coach takes on average 12h 2m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newbury and Edinburgh as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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