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 £26 - £75 and takes 7h 53m.

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 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 248 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 via Manchester which takes 4h 58m and costs £35 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m 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 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 via Manchester which takes 4h 58m and costs £35 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £75 and takes 7h 53m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £160 and takes 5h 16m.

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 - 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

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Train via Manchester
best
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
£35–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn11 / ...
7h 53m
£27–75
Drive 234.1 mi
1. Drive from Congleton to Edinburgh234.1 mi
4h 12m
£58–84
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
5h 16m
£72–152
Train
1. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h
£30–150
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Congleton to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
8h 22m
£28–113
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
5h 59m
£77–202
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
5h 4m
£49–148
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 57m
£54–208

Congleton to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 246.8 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Congleton to Edinburgh Waverley via Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 58m. 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 7h 53m.

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