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

The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Runcorn and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Mason Street and arriving at Princes Street via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Runcorn and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Runcorn to Edinburgh?

The distance between Runcorn and Edinburgh is 265 miles. The road distance is 215.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Runcorn to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £35 - £180.

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

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

Where do I catch the Runcorn to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Runcorn to Edinburgh train from?

Runcorn to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.

Train, bus or fly from Runcorn to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Runcorn to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £35 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 7h 19m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £230 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Runcorn to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Runcorn to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Runcorn to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Edinburgh is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Runcorn to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2475+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 41m
£38–171
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station802 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
7h 19m
£41–58
Drive 214.5 mi
1. Drive from Runcorn to Edinburgh214.5 mi
3h 56m
£54–78
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
4h 38m
£75–226
Line 100 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N to Shudehill Interchange100
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to John Dobson Street
3. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station
9h 38m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4h 28m
£51–165
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
6h 18m
£78–206
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 15m
£55–225

Runcorn to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 263.3 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverley 5 times a day. Tickets cost £28–150 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mason Street to Princes Street via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 19m.

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