What is the cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £22 - £75 and takes 9h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Ellesmere Port and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellesmere Port to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Outlet Village and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Ellesmere Port and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Ellesmere Port to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ellesmere Port and Edinburgh is 234 miles. The road distance is 228.9 miles.

How do I travel from Ellesmere Port to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £25 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Ellesmere Port to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Ellesmere Port to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ellesmere Port to Edinburgh bus from?

Ellesmere Port to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Outlet Village station.

Where do I catch the Ellesmere Port to Edinburgh train from?

Ellesmere Port to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.

Train, bus or fly from Ellesmere Port to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £25 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £75 and takes 9h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £230 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Edinburgh train arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Ellesmere Port to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellesmere Port to Edinburgh is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Ellesmere Port to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Ellesmere Port to Edinburgh?

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Ellesmere Port to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Ellesmere Port to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 24m
£26–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Outlet Village to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
9h 30m
£23–72
Drive 227.6 mi
1. Drive from Ellesmere Port to Edinburghcar 227.6 mi
4h 11m
£56–81
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 34m
£68–221
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 29m
£30–143
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Chester to Leedstrain Chester - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 40m
£62–143
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Frodsham to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 35m
£70–183
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 4m
£53–166

Ellesmere Port to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 232.7 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Ellesmere Port, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £21–120 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Outlet Village to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 30m.

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