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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Middleton is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 4h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Middleton is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £80 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Middleton?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Middleton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Shudehill via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Middleton?

The distance between Edinburgh and Middleton is 228 miles. The road distance is 204.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Middleton without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Edinburgh to Middleton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Middleton train from?

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

Train or fly from Edinburgh to Middleton?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Middleton is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Middleton train arrive?

Edinburgh to Middleton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Middleton?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Middleton is 204 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Edinburgh to Middleton.

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

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Where can I stay near Middleton?

There are 3645+ hotels available in Middleton.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 50m
£81–136
Drive 203.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Middletoncar 203.2 mi
4h 1m
£50–72
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 20m
£60–158
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 17m
£82–134
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 1m
£72–186
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 5m
£74–172

Edinburgh to Middleton by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 226.6 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Middleton, Rochdale, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and four other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 3 hours.

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