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 £40 - £75 and takes 5h 20m.

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 4m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

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 10m.

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 10m and costs £50 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m 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 National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One 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 10m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 5h 20m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, 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 4m to drive from Birkenhead to Edinburgh.

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

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

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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 Prestontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 10m
£50–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 802 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
5h 20m
£40–72
Drive 217.7 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Edinburghcar 217.7 mi
4h 4m
£54–78
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
4h 34m
£68–177
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 46m
£59–159
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
4h 46m
£66–180

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Distance: 225.1 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 20m.

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