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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Birkenhead is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Birkenhead is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £35 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Birkenhead?

The distance between Edinburgh and Birkenhead is 226 miles. The road distance is 212.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Birkenhead without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Edinburgh to Birkenhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Birkenhead train from?

Edinburgh to Birkenhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or fly from Edinburgh to Birkenhead?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Birkenhead is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Birkenhead train arrive?

Edinburgh to Birkenhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Birkenhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Birkenhead is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Edinburgh to Birkenhead.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Birkenhead train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Birkenhead?

There are 2491+ hotels available in Birkenhead.

Edinburgh to Birkenhead - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Birkenhead by train, car, or plane

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1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North WesternEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime StreetWigan North Western - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 38m
£35–123
Drive 211.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Birkenhead211.4 mi
4h 14m
£52–75
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
5h 27m
£66–182
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street
6h 31m
£66–170
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street
5h 14m
£50–156
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street
5h 59m
£56–222

Edinburgh to Birkenhead by train

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Distance: 225.1 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Liverpool Lime Street via Wigan North Western in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) 4 times a day.

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