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 £21 - £75 and takes 7h 16m.

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 and costs £50 - £80.

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 15m.

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 which takes 4h 15m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Edinburgh to Poynton, including transfers.

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 which takes 4h 15m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £75 and takes 7h 16m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 5h 48m.

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 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 3750+ 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

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 PiccadillyEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 15m
£44–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to GlasgowUk090 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUkn30 / ...
7h 16m
£21–70
Drive 223 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Poynton223 mi
4h
£55–79
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EDI - MAN
5h 48m
£64–166
Train via Warrington
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank QuayEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 1m
£37–101
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
6h 54m
£74–214
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfield
5h 51m
£78–194
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfield
6h 36m
£84–260

Edinburgh to Poynton by train

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4h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 232.2 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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 £40–70 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Poynton via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly Gardens, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 7h 16m.

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