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 - £60 and takes 7h 2m.

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 1m 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 Town Hall and arriving at Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Bury and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Bury to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Bury to Edinburgh?

The distance between Bury and Edinburgh is 217 miles. The road distance is 199.5 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 via Preston which takes 4h 40m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m 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.

Where do I catch the Bury to Edinburgh train from?

Bury to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train, bus or fly from Bury to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Bury to Edinburgh is to train via Preston which takes 4h 40m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 2m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Bury to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bury to Edinburgh train arrive?

Bury to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Bury to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Bury to Edinburgh is 199 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Bury to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2807+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Bury to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Bury to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Preston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 40m
£47–114
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
7h 2m
£35–59
Drive 198.3 mi
1. Drive from Bury to Edinburghcar 198.3 mi
4h 1m
£50–72
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 26m
£61–171
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 56m
£64–115
Line 607 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Wallgatebus 607
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 27m
£69–114
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
6h 9m
£78–207
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 55m
£72–170

Bury to Edinburgh by bus and train

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Distance: 216 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bury Town Hall to Princes Street via Printworks, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 2m.

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