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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Weston-super-Mare to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £59 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £59, while a flight costs an average of £185.
Distance: 512 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£168 Average Price | £59 Average Price Cheapest | £185 Average Price | £103 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 21m Average total duration 11h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 8m 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 |
This is compared to other travel options from Weston-super-Mare to Edinburgh:
A coach is £110 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Weston-super-Mare to Edinburgh costing on average £168.
A coach is £127 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Weston-super-Mare to Edinburgh costing on average £185.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 13m.
Coach takes on average 12h 21m.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (6h 43m by train vs 7h 8m by car). Tickets start at around £168 compared to roughly £103 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 Weston-super-Mare by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Weston-super-Mare 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, St Andrews, Stirling, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Weston-super-Mare to Edinburgh:
A coach is £110 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Weston-super-Mare to Edinburgh costing on average £168.
A coach is £127 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Weston-super-Mare to Edinburgh costing on average £185.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 13m.
Coach takes on average 12h 21m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Weston-super-Mare and Edinburgh as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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