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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Poynton is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Poynton is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Poynton?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Poynton. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Waitrose via Buchanan Bus Station, Piccadilly and Stockport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Poynton?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Poynton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Poynton via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Poynton?

The distance between Edinburgh and Poynton is 234 miles. The road distance is 224.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Poynton without a car is to train via Manchester Piccadilly which takes 4h 16m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Edinburgh to Poynton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Poynton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Poynton train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Poynton?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Poynton is to train via Manchester Piccadilly which takes 4h 16m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 51m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £160 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Poynton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Poynton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Poynton?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Poynton is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Edinburgh to Poynton.

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

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Where can I stay near Poynton?

There are 3878+ hotels available in Poynton.

Edinburgh to Poynton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Poynton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Manchester Piccadilly
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 16m
£83–143
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 / ...
7h 51m
£32–50
Drive 223 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Poyntoncar 223 mi
4h 2m
£55–79
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 37m
£52–154
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stockporttrain Inverness - London Euston
4h 57m
£50–140
Fly Edinburgh Airport 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 22m
£70–182
Fly Edinburgh Airport 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 Macclesfieldtrain
5h 45m
£72–154
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfieldtrain
6h 25m
£87–191

Edinburgh to Poynton by train

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4h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 232.2 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Poynton, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Waitrose via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly, Mersey Square, and Stockport Interchange in around 7h 51m.

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