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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Flint is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Flint is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Flint?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Flint. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Flint via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Flint?

The distance between Edinburgh and Flint is 249 miles. The road distance is 239.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Flint without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £40 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Edinburgh to Flint, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Flint train from?

Edinburgh to Flint train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or fly from Edinburgh to Flint?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Flint is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £75 - £210 and takes 6h 11m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Flint train arrive?

Edinburgh to Flint train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Flint?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Flint is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Edinburgh to Flint.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Flint train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Flint?

There are 2699+ hotels available in Flint.

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

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

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1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank QuayEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to FlintManchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
4h 30m
£44–114
Drive 238.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Flint238.1 mi
4h 20m
£59–85
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
6h 11m
£76–204
Train via Warrington
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newton-le-WillowsEdinburgh - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to FlintManchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
6h 25m
£63–135
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Flint
7h 3m
£78–168
Fly Edinburgh Airport 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 Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Flint
5h 58m
£58–216
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Flint
6h 47m
£63–282

Edinburgh to Flint by train

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4h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 247.5 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Flint, Wales?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Flint via Warrington Bank Quay in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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