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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bolton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
    3h
    £70–130

  2. Drive 197.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bolton to Edinburghcar car 197.9 mi
    3h 42m
    £48–69

  3. Fly from Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    5h 21m
    £57–155

  4. Train via Preston

    1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 53m
    £67–134

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LPL - EDI
    5h 32m
    £75–193

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    5h 36m
    £72–173

Bolton to Edinburgh by train

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration3hAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Bolton to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 3 hours.

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