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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Merseyside is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 8h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Merseyside is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Merseyside?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Merseyside. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Bidston Interchange via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and The Metquarter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Merseyside?

The distance between Edinburgh and Merseyside is 273 miles. The road distance is 215.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Merseyside without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 18m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Edinburgh to Merseyside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Merseyside bus from?

Edinburgh to Merseyside bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Edinburgh to Merseyside?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Merseyside is to bus which takes 8h 43m and costs £35 - £85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Merseyside bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Merseyside bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Merseyside?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Merseyside is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Edinburgh to Merseyside.

Where can I stay near Merseyside?

There are 2222+ hotels available in Merseyside.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain
2. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 10A
3. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Coral Ridgebus 437
5h 18m
£76–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170
3. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Bidston Interchangebus 407
8h 43m
£36–85
Drive 214.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Merseysidecar 214.2 mi
4h 20m
£53–76
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
5h 7m
£62–168
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h
£66–180
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
5h 38m
£70–188

Edinburgh to Merseyside by train and bus

47Weekly Services

5h 18mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 271.6 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bidston Interchange via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, and The Metquarter in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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