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Four ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Crete

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Crete

Cheapest
2 d 2 h 16 min
Car
4160 km.
from $228
Fastest
4 h 49 min
Plane
Other
2 d 1 h 43 min
3140 km.
from $5.43
3 d 7 min
Train
3138 km.
from $583.30

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$329.10

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$493.65

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$392.39
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$493.65

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$354.42

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$493.65

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London,
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
41h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$164.55

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Serdika Bus Station to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
23h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$59.49–$82.28

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Strasbourg to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
14h 19m
Frequency:
Once a week

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Luton to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
20h 18m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$36.71–$240.50

Anumi Travel

Phone:
+355 69 232 8000
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/anumitravel/
Bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
29h 39m
Frequency:
Once a week

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London,
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London,
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.59–$164.55

Diamant Travel

Phone:
+355 69 617 8170
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/agjensiadiamant
Bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraias
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.40

Simeonidis Tours

Phone:
+30-2310540970
Email:
Website:
simeonidistours.gr/
Bus from Bucharest to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60

LONI Tours - Travel Agency

Phone:
+389 70 667 766
Email:
Website:
web.facebook.com/LoniTours.Kumanove?_rdc=1&_rdr
Bus from Aachen to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
Twice a week

Alb Trans

Phone:
+355 42 239 203 / +355 69 400 4075
Email:
Website:
albtrans.net/en/
Bus from Tirana to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
Once daily

Siamos Tours

Phone:
0030 2108219900
Email:
Website:
siamostours.com/el/epikoinonia/
Bus from Kumanovo to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.46–$20.25

KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A

Phone:
+30 2810 24 50 20
Email:
Website:
ktelherlas.gr/en/
Bus from Thessaloniki to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Paris Nord to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$202.52

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$113.92

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$240.50
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$54.43–$113.92

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$49.37

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$17.72–$25.32

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
6 times a week

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day

Other operators

Seajets

Phone:
+30 210 4121001
Email:
Website:
seajets.com/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.26–$278.47

Fast Ferries

Phone:
+30 210 4284000
Email:
Website:
fastferries.com.gr/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.37–$455.68

ANEK Lines

Phone:
+30 21 0419 7400
Email:
Website:
anek.gr/en/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$240.50

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Crete?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Crete is to fly which costs $119.57 - $315.22 and takes 7h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Crete?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Crete is to fly which takes 7h 10m and costs $119.57 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Crete. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Heraklion via London Finchley Road, Luton, Bucharest and Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Crete?

The distance between Edinburgh and Crete is 3160 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Crete without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Crete without a car is to train and bus and car ferry which takes 46h 16m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Crete?

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Edinburgh to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Crete bus from?

Edinburgh to Crete bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Crete?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Crete is to fly which takes 7h 10m and costs $119.57 - $315.22 . There are no good options to train or bus between Edinburgh to Crete.

Where does the Edinburgh to Crete bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Crete bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Crete?

Crete is 2h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 20:20 in Edinburgh and 22:20 in Crete.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 899+ hotels available in Crete. Prices start at $63.62 per night.
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