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

The cheapest way to get from Handforth to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £22 - £65 and takes 7h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Handforth to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Handforth and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Handforth to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Stanley Drive and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Handforth and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Handforth to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Handforth and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Handforth to Edinburgh?

The distance between Handforth and Edinburgh is 233 miles. The road distance is 220.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Handforth to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £30 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Handforth to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Handforth to Edinburgh bus from?

Handforth to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Handforth to Edinburgh train from?

Handforth to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Handforth to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Handforth to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £30 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £65 and takes 7h 47m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £160 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Handforth to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Handforth to Edinburgh train arrive?

Handforth to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Handforth to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Handforth to Edinburgh is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Handforth to Edinburgh.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh WaverleyManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 40m
£31–81
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn11 / ...
7h 47m
£22–60
Drive 219.4 mi
1. Drive from Handforth to Edinburgh219.4 mi
3h 56m
£54–78
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
5h 27m
£72–151
Bus via Handforth
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
8h 4m
£24–102
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Stockport to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
6h
£79–203
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Stockport to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 23m
£75–242
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stockport to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 14m
£81–302

Handforth to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 231.6 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanley Drive to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 47m.

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