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 33m.

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 1m and costs £45 - £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 33m.

How far is it from Middleton to Edinburgh?

The distance between Middleton and Edinburgh is 229 miles. The road distance is 205.1 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 56m and costs £29 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m 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 56m and costs £29 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 6h 33m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 5h 19m.

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 1m to drive from Middleton to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2508+ 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 WaverleyManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 56m
£29–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUkn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
6h 33m
£25–52
Drive 203.9 mi
1. Drive from Middleton to Edinburgh203.9 mi
4h 1m
£50–72
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
5h 19m
£62–156
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 29m
£43–129
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
6h 14m
£73–203
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 53m
£57–233

Middleton to Edinburgh by bus and train

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4h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 227.3 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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 £29–120 and the journey takes 3h 16m. 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 33m.

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