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 £30 - £70 and takes 8h 17m.

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 15m and costs £55 - £85.

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 Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Congleton to Edinburgh?

The distance between Congleton and Edinburgh is 248 miles. The road distance is 235.2 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 56m and costs £50 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Congleton to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Congleton to Edinburgh train from?

Congleton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Stockport station.

Train, bus or fly from Congleton to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Congleton to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 17m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £180 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Congleton to Edinburgh train arrive?

Congleton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Congleton to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Congleton to Edinburgh is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Congleton to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Congleton to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Congleton 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 Stockport to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Inverness
4h 56m
£53–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
8h 17m
£32–67
Drive 233.8 mi
1. Drive from Congleton to Edinburghcar 233.8 mi
4h 15m
£57–82
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 39m
£59–174
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Congleton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Stoke-on-Trent - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 58m
£85–158
Train #2
1. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 2m
£50–140
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
6h 2m
£67–188
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 52m
£59–148
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 41m
£72–183

Congleton to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 246.6 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Stockport to Edinburgh Waverley once a week. Tickets cost £45–85 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station, Macclesfield, Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 17m.

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