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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Handforth is to bus via Leeds which costs £21 - £55 and takes 9h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Handforth is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Handforth?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Handforth. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Frontline House via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Charlotte Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Handforth?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Handforth. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Handforth via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Handforth?

The distance between Edinburgh and Handforth is 233 miles. The road distance is 220.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Handforth without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £30 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Edinburgh to Handforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Handforth bus from?

Edinburgh to Handforth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Handforth train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Handforth?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Handforth is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £30 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £65 and takes 8h 47m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Handforth bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Handforth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Handforth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Handforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Handforth is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Edinburgh to Handforth.

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

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Where can I stay near Handforth?

There are 3521+ hotels available in Handforth.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester PiccadillyEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 59m
£32–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station171 / ...
8h 47m
£21–65
Drive 219.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Handforth219.7 mi
3h 56m
£55–80
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EDI - MAN
5h 45m
£70–170
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station171 / ...
9h 7m
£21–52
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Stockport
6h 21m
£86–226
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stockport
5h 42m
£66–248

Edinburgh to Handforth by train

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3h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 231.6 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £29–80 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Frontline House via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Charlotte Street in around 8h 47m.

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