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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Poynton is to train which costs £35 - £85 and takes 4h 15m.

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 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 £35 - £85.

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 or fly from Edinburgh to Poynton?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Poynton is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £35 - £85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £170 and takes 5h 40m.

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 3745+ hotels available in Poynton.

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

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 15m
£38–84
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
6h 26m
Drive 223 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Poyntoncar 223 mi
4h 2m
£54–78
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 40m
£60–166
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 37m
£60–222
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 52m
£46–138
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 39m
£52–137

Edinburgh to Poynton by train

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Questions & Answers

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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 £35–80 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and three other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 4 hours.

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