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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
    4h 48m
    £77–142

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
    6h 17m
    £34–59

  3. Drive 203.8 mi

    1. Drive from Middleton to Edinburghcar car 203.8 mi
    4h 2m
    £50–71

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    5h 39m
    £55–150

  5. Train via Wigan Wallgate

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 23m
    £79–145

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    5h 53m
    £70–172

  7. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LBA - EDI
    7h 30m
    £77–191

Middleton to Edinburgh by bus and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Middleton, Rochdale, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Middleton Bus Station to Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 17m.

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