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

The cheapest way to get from Congleton to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £24 - £65 and takes 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Congleton to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Congleton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Congleton station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Hollington Drive, Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Congleton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Congleton and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Congleton to Edinburgh?

The distance between Congleton and Edinburgh is 258 miles. The road distance is 235.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Congleton to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £30 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Congleton to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Congleton to Edinburgh bus from?

Congleton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Congleton to Edinburgh train from?

Congleton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Congleton station.

Train, bus or fly from Congleton to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Congleton to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £30 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £65 and takes 9h, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £180 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Congleton to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Congleton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Congleton to Edinburgh train arrive?

Congleton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Congleton to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Congleton to Edinburgh is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Congleton to Edinburgh.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 57m
£31–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
9h
£25–63
Drive 234.1 mi
1. Drive from Congleton to Edinburgh234.1 mi
4h 12m
£59–85
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
5h 12m
£77–173
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Congleton to Manchester PiccadillyStoke-on-Trent - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh WaverleyManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 58m
£36–92
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4h 55m
£50–153
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
6h
£91–235
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 46m
£54–223

Congleton to Edinburgh by train and bus

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4h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 256 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverley 5 times a day. Tickets cost £28–150 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Hollington Drive, Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h.

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