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 £24 - £80 and takes 8h 2m.

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 and costs £50 - £80.

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 41m.

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 which takes 4h 41m and costs £30 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Poynton to Edinburgh, including transfers.

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 which takes 4h 41m and costs £30 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £80 and takes 8h 2m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 5h 5m.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Poynton 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 Piccadilly to Edinburgh WaverleyManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 41m
£32–83
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn11 / ...
8h 2m
£25–80
Drive 222.9 mi
1. Drive from Poynton to Edinburgh222.9 mi
4h
£55–79
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
5h 5m
£65–169
Train via Warrington
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 30m
£45–143
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
5h 59m
£76–216
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 10m
£64–197

Poynton to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 232.2 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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 £29–70 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poynton to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 2m.

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