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How to get fromEdinburgh to Bootleby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train, line 47 bus

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to PrestontrainEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rufford Road to Riversdale Roadbus47
    4h 44m
    £28–110

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus802
    7h 16m
    £48–79

  3. Drive 206.5 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Bootlecar206.5 mi
    4h 2m
    £51–74

  4. Fly to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)planeEDI - LPL
    4h 59m
    £68–178

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeEDI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    6h 29m
    £70–172

  6. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeEDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    5h 44m
    £50–152

Edinburgh to Bootle by train and bus

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Bootle, England?

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Port of Liverpool via Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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