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

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Queen Square Bus Station and arriving at Princes Street via Leicester Street, Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead 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 9m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Edinburgh?

The distance between Birkenhead and Edinburgh is 226 miles. The road distance is 218.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £28 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Birkenhead to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Birkenhead to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £28 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 8h 25m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £240 and takes 4h 27m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Birkenhead to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Edinburgh is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Birkenhead to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2473+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to PrestonLiverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 9m
£29–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
8h 25m
£26–49
Drive 217.7 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Edinburgh217.7 mi
4h 1m
£54–77
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
4h 27m
£63–234
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
5h 25m
£66–186
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4h 46m
£49–154

Birkenhead to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 225.1 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Edinburgh Waverley via Preston in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Princes Street via Leicester Street, Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 25m.

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