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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
    4h 45m
    £81–150

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    7h 48m
    £29–56

  3. Drive 215 mi

    1. Drive from Altrincham to Edinburghcar car 215 mi
    3h 55m
    £53–77

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    5h 6m
    £52–142

  5. Line 5 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Altrincham Interchange to Warrington Bank Quay Stationbus bus 5
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 57m

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Stockport to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LPL - EDI
    5h 57m
    £71–195

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Stockport to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    5h 34m
    £71–171

Altrincham to Edinburgh by train

Calendar52Weekly Trains
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altrincham Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 48m.

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