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

The cheapest way to get from Poynton to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poynton to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Poynton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Poynton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from St George's Church and arriving at Princes Street via Mersey Square, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Poynton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Poynton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Poynton and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Poynton to Edinburgh?

The distance between Poynton and Edinburgh is 234 miles. The road distance is 224.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poynton to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Manchester Piccadilly which takes 4h 38m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Poynton to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poynton to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Poynton to Edinburgh train from?

Poynton to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Poynton to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Poynton to Edinburgh is to train via Manchester Piccadilly which takes 4h 38m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 46m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Poynton to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Poynton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Poynton to Edinburgh train arrive?

Poynton to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Poynton to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Poynton to Edinburgh is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Poynton to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Poynton to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Poynton to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Poynton to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Manchester Piccadilly
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 38m
£84–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
7h 46m
£31–56
Drive 222.9 mi
1. Drive from Poynton to Edinburghcar 222.9 mi
4h 2m
£56–80
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 7m
£62–146
Train
1. Take the train from Stockport to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Inverness
5h 12m
£50–85
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 50m
£72–173
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 6m
£63–145
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 1m
£75–185

Poynton to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 232.2 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Poynton, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St George's Church to Princes Street via Stockport Interchange, Mersey Square, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 46m.

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