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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Congleton is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Congleton is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Congleton?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Congleton station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Congleton?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Congleton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Congleton via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Congleton?

The distance between Edinburgh and Congleton is 256 miles. The road distance is 234.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Congleton without a car is to train and line 38 bus which takes 4h 19m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Edinburgh to Congleton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Congleton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Congleton train from?

Edinburgh to Congleton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Congleton?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Congleton is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 5h 57m, you could also train, which costs £85 - £150 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Congleton bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Congleton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Congleton train arrive?

Edinburgh to Congleton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Congleton?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Congleton is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Edinburgh to Congleton.

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

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Where can I stay near Congleton?

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Edinburgh to Congleton - 8 ways to travel via train, line 38 bus, bus, and car

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Train, line 38 bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to West Streetbus 38
4h 19m
£79–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
7h 40m
£37–69
Drive 233.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Congletoncar 233.5 mi
4h 15m
£57–83
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 57m
£62–164
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Congletontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Stoke-on-Trent / ...
4h 35m
£87–149
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
6h 20m
£72–190
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stoke-on-Trenttrain
5h 37m
£58–154
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stoke-on-Trenttrain
6h 18m
£56–174

Edinburgh to Congleton by train and bus

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4h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 254 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Manchester Piccadilly, Macclesfield, and Bus Station in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and four other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 3 hours.

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