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

The cheapest way to get from Eccles to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £20 - £45 and takes 6h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eccles to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Eccles and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Eccles to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Eccles Interchange and arriving at Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Eccles and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Eccles to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Eccles (Manchester) and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Eccles to Edinburgh?

The distance between Eccles and Edinburgh is 226 miles. The road distance is 209.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Eccles to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £30 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Eccles to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eccles to Edinburgh bus from?

Eccles to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Eccles to Edinburgh train from?

Eccles to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Eccles to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Eccles to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £30 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 6h 59m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Eccles to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Eccles to Edinburgh train arrive?

Eccles to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Eccles to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Eccles to Edinburgh is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Eccles to Edinburgh.

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

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

There are 7 ways to get from Eccles to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 23m
£31–127
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
6h 59m
£21–45
Drive 208.6 mi
1. Drive from Eccles to Edinburghcar 208.6 mi
3h 44m
£51–73
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
4h 53m
£58–146
Line 132 bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to College Avenuebus 132
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 16m
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 33m
£64–180
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 33m
£47–237

Eccles to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 224.6 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Eccles, Salford, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £29–120 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eccles Interchange to Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 59m.

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