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How to get fromEdinburgh to Kirkbyby train, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Kirkby by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    4h 10m
    £27–113

  2. Drive 208.7 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Kirkbycar car 208.7 mi
    3h 47m
    £52–74

  3. Fly to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EDI - LPL
    5h 50m
    £66–240

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Huytontrain train
    7h 7m
    £66–186

  5. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    6h 4m
    £48–160

Edinburgh to Kirkby by train and bus

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Kirkby, Knowsley, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Western every 4 hours. Tickets cost £24–110 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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