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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Bootle is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 7h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Bootle is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Bootle?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Bootle. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Port of Liverpool via Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Bootle?

The distance between Edinburgh and Bootle is 225 miles. The road distance is 207.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bootle without a car is to train and line 47 bus which takes 4h 48m and costs £27 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Edinburgh to Bootle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bootle bus from?

Edinburgh to Bootle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Edinburgh to Bootle?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bootle is to bus which takes 7h 29m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £70 - £200 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bootle bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Bootle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Bootle?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Bootle is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Edinburgh to Bootle.

Where can I stay near Bootle?

There are 2140+ hotels available in Bootle.

Edinburgh to Bootle - 6 ways to travel via train, line 47 bus, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Bootle 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, line 47 bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to PrestonEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Rufford Road to Riversdale Road47
4h 48m
£27–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to GlasgowUk090 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One802
7h 29m
£42–85
Drive 206.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Bootle206.5 mi
4h 2m
£51–74
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
5h 36m
£74–194
Fly 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
7h 4m
£70–176
Fly 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 47m
£54–168

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) flights

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4h 7mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Bootle.

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Distance: 223.2 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Port of Liverpool via Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) 4 times a day.

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