More cities in one trip from Edinburgh
Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 71 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 6 cities within about five hours. The most searched are Leeds, Glasgow and Newcastle-Upon-Tyne; the quickest to reach is Glasgow, about 55 min away.
Updated on 17 September 2026
- 6 nearby cities by bus
- 71 airports with direct flights
- 1 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Edinburgh
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds · United Kingdom | 263 km | about 4 h 45 min | Bus or train |
| Glasgow · United Kingdom | 61 km | 55 min | Bus |
| Newcastle-Upon-Tyne · United Kingdom | 150 km | about 2 h 45 min | Bus or train |
| Aberdeen · United Kingdom | 153 km | about 2 h 45 min | Bus or train |
| Inverness · United Kingdom | 180 km | about 3 h 15 min | Bus or train |
| Pitlochry · United Kingdom | 89 km | about 1 h 30 min | Bus or train |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Direct low-cost flights to Edinburgh
Airports with direct flights to Edinburgh, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Spain 14
AlicanteBarcelonaBilbaoFuerteventuraGran CanariaIbizaLanzaroteMadridMalagaPalmaSantanderSevillaTenerifeValencia
United Kingdom 4
BelfastBournemouthLondonNewquay
Germany 2
Albania 1
Austria 1
Belgium 1
Bulgaria 1
Croatia 1
Czech Republic 1
Denmark 1
Hungary 1
Latvia 1
Lithuania 1
Malta 1
Romania 1
Slovakia 1
Sweden 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Edinburgh?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Leeds, Glasgow, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Aberdeen, Inverness and Pitlochry. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Edinburgh to Leeds?
About 4 h 45 min: it's 263 km, but there was no direct ride on the day we checked. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Edinburgh?
From 71 airports in 24 countries, including London, Paris and Bucharest. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Edinburgh is cheap.