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

The cheapest way to get from Prestwich to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £19 - £55 and takes 6h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prestwich to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Prestwich and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Prestwich to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Longfield Centre and arriving at Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Prestwich and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Prestwich to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Prestwich and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Prestwich to Edinburgh?

The distance between Prestwich and Edinburgh is 228 miles. The road distance is 208.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Prestwich to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £28 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Prestwich to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prestwich to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Prestwich to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Prestwich to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Prestwich to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £28 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £55 and takes 6h 46m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 5h.

Where does the Prestwich to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Prestwich to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Prestwich to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Prestwich to Edinburgh is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Prestwich to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2452+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Prestwich 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 Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
4h 42m
£28–73
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 46m
£20–53
Drive 207 mi
1. Drive from Prestwich to Edinburghcar 207 mi
3h 43m
£51–74
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h
£64–169
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 8m
£34–132
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
6h 2m
£68–216
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 45m
£48–193

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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4h 2mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 226.5 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £26–70 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longfield Centre to Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 46m.

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