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 £50 - £85 and takes 7h 17m.

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 station. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Bidston Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and The Metquarter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Merseyside?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Merseyside. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Bidston via Preston and Liverpool Central Loop Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Merseyside?

The distance between Edinburgh and Merseyside is 231 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 which takes 4h 31m and costs £27 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m 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.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Merseyside train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Merseyside?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Merseyside is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £27 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 7h 17m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £200 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Merseyside bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Merseyside train arrive?

Edinburgh to Merseyside train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Preston 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Merseyside?

There are 2125+ hotels available in Merseyside.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to PrestonEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime StreetBlackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 31m
£28–104
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 Bidston Station407
7h 17m
£51–83
Drive 214.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Merseyside214.1 mi
4h 18m
£54–78
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
5h 18m
£78–192
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Western
2. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Queen Square Bus Station10A
3. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Coral Ridge437
5h 17m
£37–127
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
6h 59m
£74–188
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 39m
£54–174

Edinburgh to Merseyside by train and foot

110Weekly Services

4h 31mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 230.1 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bidston via Preston, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Bidston Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, and The Metquarter in around 7h 17m.

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