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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Prestwich is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Prestwich is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Prestwich?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Prestwich. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Longfield Centre via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Prestwich?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Prestwich. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Prestwich via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Prestwich?

The distance between Edinburgh and Prestwich is 228 miles. The road distance is 207.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Prestwich without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Edinburgh to Prestwich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Prestwich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Prestwich train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Prestwich?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Prestwich is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 20m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Prestwich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Prestwich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Prestwich?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Prestwich is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Edinburgh to Prestwich.

Where can I stay near Prestwich?

There are 3622+ hotels available in Prestwich.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Prestwich 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 / ...
3h 43m
£77–131
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 20m
£34–58
Drive 206.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Prestwichcar 206.6 mi
3h 43m
£51–74
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 8m
£60–160
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoriatrain Wigan Wallgate - Todmorden / ...
3h 54m
£81–134
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
5h 49m
£76–188
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
5h 52m
£74–168

Edinburgh to Prestwich by train and tram

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Distance: 226.5 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Longfield Centre via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 20m.

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