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 £25 - £50 and takes 7h 44m.

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 7h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Southport and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Formby to Edinburgh?

The distance between Formby and Edinburgh is 231 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 train which takes 4h 58m and costs £40 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m 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.

Where do I catch the Formby to Edinburgh train from?

Formby to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train, bus or fly from Formby to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Formby to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £40 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £50 and takes 7h 44m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £220 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Formby to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Formby to Edinburgh train arrive?

Formby to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2452+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Formby to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Formby to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 58m
£43–139
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 900
7h 44m
£25–47
Drive 205.7 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Edinburghcar 205.7 mi
4h 2m
£51–73
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 24m
£70–220
Bus via Carlisle
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Club Britannia to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
3. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62 / ...
10h 16m
£32–57
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 19m
£72–193
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 53m
£55–165

Formby to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 229.7 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–120 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Formby Gardens to Princes Street via Duke Street, Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 44m.

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