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 £28 - £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 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 5h.

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 5h and costs £30 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 5h 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 5h and costs £30 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 8h 17m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 5h 14m.

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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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

There are 7 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 via Manchester
best
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 / ...
5h
£34–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
8h 17m
£28–68
Drive 234.1 mi
1. Drive from Congleton to Edinburghcar 234.1 mi
4h 12m
£58–83
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 14m
£65–167
Train
1. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 1m
£35–150
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 55m
£48–153
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 43m
£52–213

Congleton to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 246.8 mi
Duration: 5h

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 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Princes Street via Bus Station, Macclesfield, Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 17m.

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