What is the cheapest way to get from Hightown, Merseyside to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Hightown, Merseyside to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hightown, Merseyside to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Hightown, Merseyside to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct train between Hightown, Merseyside and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Hightown, Merseyside to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Hightown and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Southport and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Hightown, Merseyside to Edinburgh?

The distance between Hightown, Merseyside and Edinburgh is 233 miles. The road distance is 208.9 miles.

How do I travel from Hightown, Merseyside to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Hightown, Merseyside to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £40 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Hightown, Merseyside to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Hightown, Merseyside to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hightown, Merseyside to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Hightown, Merseyside to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Hightown, Merseyside to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £40 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 25m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £190 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Hightown, Merseyside to Edinburgh train arrive?

Hightown, Merseyside to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Hightown, Merseyside to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Hightown, Merseyside to Edinburgh is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Hightown, Merseyside to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Hightown, Merseyside to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2475+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Hightown, Merseyside to Edinburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 2m
£40–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station802 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
7h 25m
£37–60
Drive 207.7 mi
1. Drive from Hightown, Merseyside to Edinburgh207.7 mi
4h 1m
£53–76
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
5h 9m
£76–189
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
6h 19m
£76–194
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 41m
£55–201

Hightown, Merseyside to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 231.8 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Hightown, Merseyside, Sefton, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverley 5 times a day. Tickets cost £30–120 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hightown to Princes Street via Waterloo (Merseyside), Waterloo Station, Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 25m.

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