How to get from Edinburgh to Clifton Down
Edinburgh to Clifton Down is 501 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 10h 53m by train. The trip takes 12h 53m by bus.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Edinburgh to Clifton Down by price and travel time (route calculated on 2 November 2026).
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
10h 53m
2 transfers
Train + Bus
€64
Cheapest
12h 53m
3 transfers
Bus
€57
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 2 Nov 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Edinburgh to Clifton Down. The most useful door-to-door route takes 12h 53m by bus, 3 transfers. The two cities are about 501 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
501 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €64Reading date not recorded | 10h 53m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €29Omio catalogue, Nov 2 | 12h 53m3 transfers | See Bus details |
- Train€64Reading date not recorded10h 53m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€29Omio catalogue, Nov 212h 53m · 3 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Edinburgh to Clifton Down: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Edinburgh Haymarket Station South → Glasgowbus
FlixBus·1h 03m - 2Glasgow → Birmingham - Great Charles Street QueenswaybusFlixBus·6h 05m
- 3Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway → BristolbusFlixBus·1h 55m
- 4Bristol Airport → Clifton DownbusAirport shuttle bus·35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Nov 2
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusEdinburgh Haymarket Station South-Glasgow, Glasgow-Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway-Bristol, Manchester-BristolBook →Airport shuttle busBristol Airport-Clifton DownSee live options and dates →TransPennine ExpressEdinburgh-ManchesterBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Airport shuttle bus, TransPennine Express; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Edinburgh to Clifton Down works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 2 November 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from Edinburgh Haymarket Station South to Glasgow, about 1h 3m. Transfer in Glasgow and continue by FlixBus bus on to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway (6h 5m). Transfer in Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and continue by FlixBus bus on to Bristol (1h 55m). Transfer in Bristol and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Clifton Down (35 min). In total it's roughly €57 over 12h 53m, 3 transfers.
Where to stay
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Edinburgh to Clifton Down: common questions
How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Clifton Down?
Routavio's route check on 2 November 2026 puts the most useful route at about 12h 53m by bus, 3 transfers.
Is there a bus from Edinburgh to Clifton Down?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Clifton Down from Edinburgh?
About 501 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Edinburgh to Clifton Down cost?
Routavio checked the upcoming dates, and the cheapest fare ranged from €57 to €64. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Edinburgh to Clifton Down?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus, Airport shuttle bus, TransPennine Express.
Can you get from Edinburgh to Clifton Down without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 6h 17m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Clifton Down?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus, Airport shuttle bus, TransPennine Express
Route calculated: 2 Nov 2026