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 £17 - £80 and takes 8h 12m.

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 3m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead 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 12m.

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 £25 - £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 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 9m and costs £25 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £80 and takes 8h 12m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £200 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach 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 3m to drive from Birkenhead to Edinburgh.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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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 Prestontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 9m
£25–130
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 12m
£17–77
Drive 217.7 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Edinburghcar 217.7 mi
4h 3m
£54–77
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
4h 48m
£63–193
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 39m
£64–183
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 48m
£47–157

Birkenhead to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 225.2 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 Liverpool, Liverpool One to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 12m.

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