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

The cheapest way to get from Prescot to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prescot to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Prescot and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Prescot to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Houghton Street and arriving at Princes Street via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Prescot and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Prescot to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Prescot and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Prescot to Edinburgh?

The distance between Prescot and Edinburgh is 219 miles. The road distance is 209.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Prescot to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Prescot to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prescot to Edinburgh bus from?

Prescot to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Prescot to Edinburgh train from?

Prescot to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train, bus or fly from Prescot to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Prescot to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 21m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Prescot to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Prescot to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Prescot to Edinburgh train arrive?

Prescot to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Prescot to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Prescot to Edinburgh is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Prescot to Edinburgh.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Prescot to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 11m
£74–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 802 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
7h 21m
£42–72
Drive 208.1 mi
1. Drive from Prescot to Edinburghcar 208.1 mi
3h 52m
£52–75
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 8m
£66–158
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rainhill to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 25m
£68–174
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 59m
£72–167

Prescot to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 217.4 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Houghton Street to Princes Street via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 21m.

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