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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Middleton is to bus which costs £20 - £50 and takes 6h 32m.

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 55m and costs £29 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Middleton?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Middleton station. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Middleton Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Middleton?

The distance between Edinburgh and Middleton is 229 miles. The road distance is 204.5 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 55m and costs £29 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Edinburgh to Middleton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Middleton bus from?

Edinburgh to Middleton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Middleton?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Middleton is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £29 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £50 and takes 6h 32m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Middleton bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Middleton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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.

Where can I stay near Middleton?

There are 3521+ hotels available in Middleton.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 55m
£29–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 32m
£20–46
Drive 203.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Middletoncar 203.3 mi
4h 1m
£49–71
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 28m
£56–146
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 25m
£25–92
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 18m
£60–194
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 4m
£44–160

Edinburgh to Middleton by train, foot, and bus

52Weekly Services

3h 55mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Middleton.

Launch map view

Distance: 227.2 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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 £29–75 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Middleton Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 32m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.