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

The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Edinburgh is to line 100 bus and bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 24m.

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 58m 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 Runcorn High Street- Stand C and arriving at Princes Street via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

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 32m.

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 32m and costs £50 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m 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 Bee Network, depart from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N 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 32m and costs £50 - £160. Alternatively, you can line 100 bus and bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 24m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Runcorn to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Runcorn to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Shudehill Interchange 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 58m 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?

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Runcorn to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, line 100 bus, bus, and car

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 Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 32m
£53–159
Line 100 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N to Shudehill Interchangebus 100
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
9h 24m
£32–54
Drive 214.5 mi
1. Drive from Runcorn to Edinburghcar 214.5 mi
3h 58m
£53–76
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
4h 38m
£61–149
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Stockport to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Inverness
6h 5m
£55–95
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 31m
£62–155
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 7m
£71–165
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 22m
£74–190

Runcorn to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 263.3 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £85–140 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Princes Street via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 24m.

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