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

The cheapest way to get from Bury to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bury to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Bury and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Bury to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bury Interchange and arriving at Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Bury to Edinburgh?

The distance between Bury and Edinburgh is 218 miles. The road distance is 199.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bury to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Bury to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bury to Edinburgh bus from?

Bury to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Train, bus or fly from Bury to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Bury to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 48m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £180 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Bury to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bury to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Bury to Edinburgh is 200 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Bury to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2831+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Bury to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Bury to Edinburgh by train, bus, 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 Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
4h 30m
£72–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
6h 48m
£31–51
Drive 198.6 mi
1. Drive from Bury to Edinburghcar 198.6 mi
4h 2m
£49–71
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 39m
£56–172
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 32m
£59–137
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
7h 18m
£78–213
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 53m
£70–179

Bury to Edinburgh by bus and train

42Weekly Services

4h 30mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 216.4 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Bury, 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, you can take a bus from Bury Interchange to Princes Street via Victoria Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 48m.

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