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

The cheapest way to get from Middleton to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £24 - £55 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Middleton to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Middleton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Middleton station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Middleton Bus Station and arriving at Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Middleton to Edinburgh?

The distance between Middleton and Edinburgh is 228 miles. The road distance is 205.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Middleton to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £26 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Middleton to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Middleton to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Middleton to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Middleton to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £26 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 6h 19m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Middleton to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Middleton to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Middleton to Edinburgh is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Middleton to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2451+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Middleton 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 Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 48m
£26–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
6h 19m
£25–53
Drive 204.1 mi
1. Drive from Middleton to Edinburghcar 204.1 mi
4h 2m
£50–72
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 13m
£63–167
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 20m
£28–132
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rochdale to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
7h 31m
£70–188
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 56m
£47–187

Middleton to Edinburgh by bus and train

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4h 48mAverage Duration

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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 £26–120 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Middleton Bus Station to Princes Street via Hanover Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 19m.

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