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

The cheapest way to get from Altrincham to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £19 - £50 and takes 7h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Altrincham to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Altrincham and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Altrincham to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Altrincham Interchange and arriving at Princes Street via Piccadilly Gardens, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Altrincham and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Altrincham to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Altrincham and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Deansgate and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Altrincham to Edinburgh?

The distance between Altrincham and Edinburgh is 229 miles. The road distance is 216.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Altrincham to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Preston which takes 4h 46m and costs £26 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Altrincham to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altrincham to Edinburgh bus from?

Altrincham to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Altrincham to Edinburgh train from?

Altrincham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Deansgate station.

Train, bus or fly from Altrincham to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Altrincham to Edinburgh is to train via Preston which takes 4h 46m and costs £26 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £50 and takes 7h 22m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Altrincham to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Altrincham to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Altrincham to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Altrincham to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Altrincham to Edinburgh is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Altrincham to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Altrincham to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Altrincham to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 46m
£27–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
7h 22m
£20–46
Drive 215 mi
1. Drive from Altrincham to Edinburghcar 215 mi
3h 55m
£53–77
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
4h 41m
£60–158
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
4h 50m
£29–74
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
6h 9m
£69–217
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Stockport to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 31m
£49–179

Altrincham to Edinburgh by tram and train

108Weekly Services

4h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 227.9 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a vehicle from Altrincham to Edinburgh Waverley via Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, and Preston in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altrincham Interchange to Princes Street via Piccadilly Gardens, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 22m.

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