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

The cheapest way to get from Aintree to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £120 and takes 7h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aintree to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Aintree and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Aintree to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Aintree Racecourse and arriving at Princes Street via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Aintree and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Aintree to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Old Roan and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Ormskirk and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Aintree to Edinburgh?

The distance between Aintree and Edinburgh is 213 miles. The road distance is 211.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aintree to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £45 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Aintree to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aintree to Edinburgh bus from?

Aintree to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aintree Racecourse station.

Where do I catch the Aintree to Edinburgh train from?

Aintree to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train, bus or fly from Aintree to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Aintree to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £120 and takes 7h 18m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Aintree to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Aintree to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Aintree to Edinburgh train arrive?

Aintree to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Aintree to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Aintree to Edinburgh is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Aintree to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Aintree to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Aintree to Edinburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Aintree to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 54m
£49–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aintree Racecourse to Bus Stationbus Gn1
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
7h 18m
£31–111
Drive 210.1 mi
1. Drive from Aintree to Edinburghcar 210.1 mi
3h 47m
£52–75
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
4h 57m
£63–158
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 22m
£75–175
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 40m
£72–177

Aintree to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 211.9 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Aintree, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aintree Racecourse to Princes Street via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 18m.

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