What is the cheapest way to get from Albert Dock to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Albert Dock to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £17 - £65 and takes 8h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Albert Dock to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Albert Dock to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Albert Dock and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Albert Dock to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Albert Dock and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Albert Dock to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Albert Dock to Edinburgh?

The distance between Albert Dock and Edinburgh is 227 miles. The road distance is 217.6 miles.

How do I travel from Albert Dock to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Albert Dock to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £25 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Albert Dock to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Albert Dock to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Albert Dock to Edinburgh bus from?

Albert Dock to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Albert Dock to Edinburgh train from?

Albert Dock to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Albert Dock to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Albert Dock to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £25 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £65 and takes 8h 35m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £200 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Albert Dock to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Albert Dock to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Albert Dock to Edinburgh train arrive?

Albert Dock to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Albert Dock to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Albert Dock to Edinburgh is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Albert Dock to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Albert Dock to Edinburgh?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Albert Dock to Edinburgh?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 28m
£25–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
8h 35m
£17–62
Drive 216.3 mi
1. Drive from Albert Dock to Edinburghcar 216.3 mi
4h
£52–75
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 7m
£58–193
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 58m
£60–181
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 7m
£46–156

Albert Dock to Edinburgh by foot and train

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4h 28mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Albert Dock to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 226.2 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Albert Dock, Liverpool, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Albert Dock to Edinburgh Waverley via Liverpool Lime Street and Preston in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Albert Dock to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 35m.

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