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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Glossop is to train via Wigan which costs £28 - £90 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Glossop is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £30 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Glossop?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Glossop. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Glossop via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Glossop?

The distance between Edinburgh and Glossop is 235 miles. The road distance is 218.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Glossop without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £30 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Edinburgh to Glossop, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Glossop train from?

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

Train or fly from Edinburgh to Glossop?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Glossop is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £30 - £85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Glossop train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Glossop?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Glossop is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Edinburgh to Glossop.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Glossop train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Glossop?

There are 3769+ hotels available in Glossop.

Edinburgh to Glossop - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 5m
£34–82
Train via Wigan
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Stalybridgetrain Southport - Stalybridge / ...
5h 22m
£29–87
Drive 217.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Glossopcar 217.2 mi
4h 22m
£53–76
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 38m
£60–158
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 Piccadillytrain
6h 27m
£64–206
Fly 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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 14m
£50–172

Edinburgh to Glossop by train

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Distance: 233.8 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and four other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 3 hours.

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