What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Princess Street?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Princess Street is to rideshare which costs £15 - £28 and takes 4h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Princess Street?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Princess Street is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £80 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Princess Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Princess Street?

The distance between Edinburgh and Princess Street is 222 miles. The road distance is 211.3 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Princess Street without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Princess Street without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £80 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Princess Street?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Road takes 3h 10m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Princess Street train from?

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

Train or fly from Edinburgh to Princess Street?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Princess Street is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Princess Street train arrive?

Edinburgh to Princess Street train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Princess Street?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Princess Street is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Edinburgh to Princess Street.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Princess Street?

Book your Edinburgh to Princess Street train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Princess Street?

There are 3449+ hotels available in Princess Street.

Can I share a ride from Edinburgh to Princess Street?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh and Princess Street. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Edinburgh to Princess Street - 7 ways to travel via train, rideshare, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Princess Street by train, rideshare, plane, or car

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 Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 14m
£80–140
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to Manchesterrideshare 209.3 mi
4h 32m
£15–28
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
4h 50m
£58–138
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 13m
£81–132
Drive 210.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Princess Streetcar 210.1 mi
3h 53m
£52–75
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 Oxford Roadtrain
5h 18m
£66–164
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 23m
£68–154

Edinburgh to Princess Street by train and foot

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3h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 221 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Princess Street, Manchester, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 4 hours.

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