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There are 6 ways to get from Holywell to Edinburgh by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Shotton to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Llandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 57m
    £32–140

  2. Drive 242.7 mi

    1. Drive from Holywell to Edinburghcar car 242.7 mi
    4h 31m
    £60–86

  3. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Shotton to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LPL - EDI
    6h 53m
    £77–232

  4. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Shotton to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Llandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 45m
    £46–153

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Shotton to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    7h 13m
    £81–192

  6. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    6h 54m
    £67–162

Holywell to Edinburgh by bus and train

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Holywell, Wales and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 to Edinburgh Waverley via Chester Rd West, Shotton, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 5h 57m.

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