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

The cheapest way to get from Leigh to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £24 - £55 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leigh to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Leigh and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Leigh station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Leigh Bus Station and arriving at Princes Street via Salford Crescent Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Leigh to Edinburgh?

The distance between Leigh and Edinburgh is 214 miles. The road distance is 202.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leigh to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £30 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Leigh to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leigh to Edinburgh bus from?

Leigh to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Train, bus or fly from Leigh to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Leigh to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 7h 53m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £210 and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Leigh to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leigh to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Leigh to Edinburgh is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Leigh to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2473+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Leigh to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Leigh 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 / ...
4h 17m
£30–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
7h 53m
£25–52
Drive 201.4 mi
1. Drive from Leigh to Edinburgh201.4 mi
3h 42m
£50–71
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
5h 33m
£64–203
Train via Bolton Interchange
1. Take the train from Bolton to Edinburgh WaverleyManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 39m
£50–110
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
5h 37m
£71–182
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
6h 1m
£48–144

Leigh to Edinburgh by bus and train

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4h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 212.3 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Leigh, Wigan, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–120 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leigh Bus Station to Princes Street via Salford Crescent Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 53m.

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