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 £20 - £65 and takes 7h 37m.

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 £55 - £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 St James' Way and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Manchester Airport The Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

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 41m.

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 41m and costs £30 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m 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 Airport The 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 41m and costs £30 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £65 and takes 7h 37m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 5h 29m.

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 41m
£32–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn11 / ...
7h 37m
£21–63
Drive 219.4 mi
1. Drive from Handforth to Edinburgh219.4 mi
3h 56m
£55–80
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
5h 29m
£72–171
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 45m
£39–174
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
5h 59m
£86–217
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
£77–248
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 10m
£81–313

Handforth to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 231.7 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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 £29–75 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St James' Way to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Manchester Airport The Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 37m.

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