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

The cheapest way to get from Failsworth to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 7h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Failsworth to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Failsworth and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Failsworth to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Ridgefield Street and arriving at Princes Street via Piccadilly Gardens, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Failsworth and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Failsworth to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Failsworth and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Deansgate and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Failsworth to Edinburgh?

The distance between Failsworth and Edinburgh is 226 miles. The road distance is 209 miles.

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

The best way to get from Failsworth to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Preston which takes 4h 41m and costs £35 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Failsworth to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Failsworth to Edinburgh bus from?

Failsworth to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Failsworth to Edinburgh train from?

Failsworth to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Deansgate station.

Train, bus or fly from Failsworth to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Failsworth to Edinburgh is to train via Preston which takes 4h 41m and costs £35 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 7h 1m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Failsworth to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Failsworth to Edinburgh train arrive?

Failsworth to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Failsworth to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Failsworth to Edinburgh is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Failsworth to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 41m
£38–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
7h 1m
£27–45
Drive 207.8 mi
1. Drive from Failsworth to Edinburghcar 207.8 mi
4h 6m
£51–74
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 1m
£59–159
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
4h 42m
£35–95
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Rochdale to Leedstrain Wigan Wallgate - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 55m
£105–315
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
6h 4m
£68–179
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 37m
£67–199

Failsworth to Edinburgh by tram and train

108Weekly Services

4h 41mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 225.1 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a vehicle from Failsworth to Edinburgh Waverley via Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, and Preston in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ridgefield Street to Princes Street via Piccadilly Gardens, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 1m.

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