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There are 7 ways to get from Leigh to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 17m
    £72–122

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
    7h 32m
    £30–51

  3. Drive 201.4 mi

    1. Drive from Leigh to Edinburghcar car 201.4 mi
    3h 44m
    £50–72

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    5h 54m
    £61–141

  5. Train via Bolton Interchange

    1. Take the train from Bolton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 38m
    £77–132

  6. Fly from Liverpool

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LPL - EDI
    5h 44m
    £64–155

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    6h 7m
    £65–142

Leigh to Edinburgh by bus and train

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leigh Bus Station to Princes Street via Manchester Town Hall, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 32m.

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