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 £45 - £80 and takes 7h 13m.

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 18m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Merseyside?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Merseyside. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Coral Ridge via Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and The Metquarter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Merseyside?

The distance between Edinburgh and Merseyside is 269 miles. The road distance is 215.3 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 4h 20m and costs £35 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Bus or fly from Edinburgh to Merseyside?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Merseyside is to bus which takes 7h 13m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £70 - £190 and takes 5h.

Where does the Edinburgh to Merseyside bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Merseyside bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Merseyside?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Merseyside is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Edinburgh to Merseyside.

Where can I stay near Merseyside?

There are 2055+ hotels available in Merseyside.

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

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 WesternEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Coral Ridge437
4h 20m
£37–131
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One802
3. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Coral Ridge437
7h 13m
£48–80
Drive 214.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Merseyside214.1 mi
4h 18m
£53–76
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
5h
£70–190
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street
7h
£72–168
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street
5h 43m
£52–160

Edinburgh to Merseyside by train, foot, and bus

48Weekly Services

4h 20mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Merseyside.

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Distance: 267.2 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Coral Ridge via Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, and The Metquarter in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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