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 £27 - £50 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 58m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Handforth and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Handforth to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Stanley Drive and arriving at Princes Street via Piccadilly Gardens, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan 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 Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

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 35m and costs £60 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m 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 FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Handforth to Edinburgh train from?

Handforth to Edinburgh train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Stockport station.

Train, bus or fly from Handforth to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Handforth to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £60 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 7h 37m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Handforth to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Handforth to Edinburgh train arrive?

Handforth to Edinburgh train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, 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 58m 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 Stockport to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Inverness
4h 35m
£63–84
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 37m
£28–45
Drive 219.4 mi
1. Drive from Handforth to Edinburghcar 219.4 mi
3h 58m
£54–78
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 13m
£61–149
Train via Manchester Piccadilly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
4h 41m
£39–100
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Stockport to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 59m
£72–185
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Stockport to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 17m
£66–199
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stockport to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 6m
£68–219

Handforth to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 231.5 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Stockport to Edinburgh Waverley twice a week. Tickets cost £60–80 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanley Drive to Princes Street via Piccadilly Gardens, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 37m.

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