What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Irby, Merseyside?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Irby, Merseyside is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Irby, Merseyside?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Irby, Merseyside is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Irby, Merseyside?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Irby, Merseyside. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Irby, Merseyside?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Irby, Merseyside. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at West Kirby via Wigan North Western and Liverpool Central Loop Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Irby, Merseyside?

The distance between Edinburgh and Irby, Merseyside is 242 miles. The road distance is 218.5 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Irby, Merseyside without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Irby, Merseyside without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £80 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Irby, Merseyside?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Edinburgh to Irby, Merseyside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Irby, Merseyside bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Irby, Merseyside train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Irby, Merseyside?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Irby, Merseyside is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Irby, Merseyside bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Irby, Merseyside train arrive?

Edinburgh to Irby, Merseyside train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Irby, Merseyside?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Irby, Merseyside is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Edinburgh to Irby, Merseyside.

Where can I stay near Irby, Merseyside?

There are 2213+ hotels available in Irby, Merseyside.

Edinburgh to Irby, Merseyside - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Irby, Merseyside by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 40m
£82–135
Drive 217.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Irby, Merseysidecar 217.2 mi
4h 28m
£55–79
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 802
6h 51m
£67–104
Fly to Liverpool, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to West Kirbytrain
3. Take the bus from West Kirby Interchange to Thingwall Roadbus
6h 55m
£80–202
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
8h 25m
£80–200
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 Liverpool Lime Streettrain
7h 15m
£72–196

Edinburgh to Irby, Merseyside by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 240.9 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Irby, Merseyside, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Western every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Irby, Merseyside via Buchanan Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 6h 51m.

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