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 - £65 and takes 7h 21m.

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 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 38m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Congleton?

The distance between Edinburgh and Congleton is 256 miles. The road distance is 234.9 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 .

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 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 21m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £180 and takes 5h 58m, you could also train via Manchester, which costs £85 - £160 and takes 4h 38m.

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?

Book your Edinburgh to Congleton train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Congleton?

There are 979+ hotels available in Congleton.

Edinburgh to Congleton - 9 ways to travel via train, line 38 bus, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Congleton 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 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
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 21m
£38–63
Drive 233.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Congletoncar 233.5 mi
4h 15m
£58–84
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 58m
£58–174
Train via Manchester
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 38m
£87–155
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Inverness - London Euston
6h 12m
£65–120
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 19m
£66–188
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 New Street to Stoke-on-Trenttrain
5h 19m
£56–150
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 New Street to Stoke-on-Trenttrain
5h 59m
£72–188

Edinburgh to Congleton by train

52Weekly Trains

4h 38mAverage Duration

£87Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Congleton.

Launch map view

Distance: 254 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Piccadilly, Macclesfield, and Bus Station in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and four other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 4 hours.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.