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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Swinton is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Swinton is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Swinton?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Swinton. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Leinster Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Salford Crescent Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Swinton?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Swinton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Salford Crescent via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Swinton?

The distance between Edinburgh and Swinton is 224 miles. The road distance is 206.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Swinton without a car is to train via Preston which takes 3h 46m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Edinburgh to Swinton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Swinton bus from?

Edinburgh to Swinton bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Swinton train from?

Edinburgh to Swinton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Swinton?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Swinton is to train via Preston which takes 3h 46m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 39m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Swinton bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Swinton bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Swinton train arrive?

Edinburgh to Swinton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Swinton?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Swinton is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Edinburgh to Swinton.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Swinton?

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Where can I stay near Swinton?

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Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Salford Crescenttrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 46m
£54–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 39m
£34–52
Drive 205.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Swintoncar 205.2 mi
3h 42m
£51–74
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 28m
£64–170
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 51m
£66–108
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
6h 22m
£74–190
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
6h 3m
£68–166

Edinburgh to Swinton by train and bus

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3h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 222.7 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Swinton, Salford, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leinster Road via Preston, Salford Crescent, and Salford Crescent Rail Station in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Leinster Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Salford Crescent Rail Station in around 6h 39m.

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