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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £120 and takes 8h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Formby Gardens and arriving at Princes Street via Duke Street, Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

How far is it from Formby to Edinburgh?

The distance between Formby and Edinburgh is 218 miles. The road distance is 206.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 7m and costs £40 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Formby to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Edinburgh bus from?

Formby to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Formby to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Formby to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 8h 1m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Formby to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Formby to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Edinburgh is 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Formby to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1630+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Formby to Edinburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Formby to Edinburgh by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus X2
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 7m
£44–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
8h 1m
£34–114
Drive 205.7 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Edinburghcar 205.7 mi
4h 2m
£52–74
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 19m
£65–158
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 29m
£77–178
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
5h 54m
£74–182

Formby to Edinburgh by bus and train

107Weekly Services

5h 7mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Formby to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 216.7 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Formby Gardens to Princes Street via Duke Street, Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 3 times a day.

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