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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £50 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bolton and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Bolton to Edinburgh?

The distance between Bolton and Edinburgh is 211 miles. The road distance is 199.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £50 - £110.

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

The train from Bolton to Edinburgh Waverley takes 3h 1m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Edinburgh train from?

Bolton to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Bolton station.

Train or fly from Bolton to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Bolton to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Bolton to Edinburgh train arrive?

Bolton to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Edinburgh is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Bolton to Edinburgh.

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

Book your Bolton to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2473+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bolton to Edinburgh WaverleyManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 1m
£50–110
Train via Preston
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 50m
£27–124
Drive 197.9 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Edinburgh197.9 mi
3h 40m
£49–70
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
4h 48m
£64–169
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
5h 33m
£67–224
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 38m
£59–254

Bolton to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 210.2 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

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 £50–110 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, easyJet, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 4 hours.

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