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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Poynton is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 2m.

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 £55 - £85.

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 224.2 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 16m and costs £65 - £120.

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 train from?

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

Train or fly from Edinburgh to Poynton?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Poynton is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 5h 54m.

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?

Book your Edinburgh to Poynton train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Poynton?

There are 3852+ hotels available in Poynton.

Edinburgh to Poynton - 7 ways to travel via train, line 132 bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 16m
£68–112
Drive 222.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Poyntoncar 222.9 mi
4h 2m
£56–81
Train, line 132 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus 132
7h 2m
£73–112
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 54m
£62–164
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 40m
£76–208
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 55m
£70–164
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 36m
£66–168

Edinburgh to Poynton by train

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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 £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and easyJet fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 5 times a day.

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