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 - £85 and takes 7h 18m.

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 to Merseyside. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Bidston Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and The Metquarter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

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 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m 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 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 18m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Merseyside bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Merseyside bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 20m to drive from Edinburgh to Merseyside.

Where can I stay near Merseyside?

There are 2221+ 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 24m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 802
3. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Bidston Interchangebus 407
7h 18m
£47–82
Drive 214.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Merseysidecar 214.2 mi
4h 20m
£54–77
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
5h 6m
£68–168
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 43m
£68–182
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 39m
£68–188

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) flights

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Distance: 271.5 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Bidston Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, and The Metquarter in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) 4 times a day.

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