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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Eccles is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Eccles is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Eccles?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Eccles. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Eccles Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Eccles?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Eccles. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Eccles via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Eccles?

The distance between Edinburgh and Eccles is 228 miles. The road distance is 209.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Eccles without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Edinburgh to Eccles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Eccles bus from?

Edinburgh to Eccles bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Eccles train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Eccles?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Eccles is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 34m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £170 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Eccles bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Eccles bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Eccles train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Eccles?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Eccles is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Edinburgh to Eccles.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Eccles?

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Where can I stay near Eccles?

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Edinburgh to Eccles - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Eccles by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 58m
£80–138
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 / ...
6h 34m
£32–50
Drive 208 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Ecclescar 208 mi
3h 44m
£51–73
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 39m
£54–170
Train, line 132 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus 132
4h 14m
£78–123
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
6h 3m
£66–186
Fly 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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 58m
£68–170

Edinburgh to Eccles by train and tram

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3h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 226.4 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Eccles, Salford, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Eccles Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 34m.

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