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

The cheapest way to get from Salford to Edinburgh is to rideshare which costs £15 - £25 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salford to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Salford and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Salford to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Salford and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Salford to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Salford Crescent and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Salford to Edinburgh?

The distance between Salford and Edinburgh is 220 miles. The road distance is 209.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salford to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £21 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Salford to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salford to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Salford to Edinburgh train from?

Salford to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Salford Crescent station.

Train, bus or fly from Salford to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Salford to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £21 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £55 and takes 5h 25m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Salford to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Salford to Edinburgh train arrive?

Salford to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Salford to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Salford to Edinburgh is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Salford to Edinburgh.

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

Book your Salford to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Salford to Edinburgh?

Book your Salford to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Can I share a ride from Salford to Edinburgh?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Salford and Edinburgh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Salford to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

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

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 Salford Crescent to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 1m
£21–127
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Manchester to Edinburghrideshare 209.6 mi
4h 23m
£15–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
5h 25m
£21–51
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
4h 47m
£58–149
Drive 208.2 mi
1. Drive from Salford to Edinburghcar 208.2 mi
3h 47m
£51–73
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 8m
£61–175
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 37m
£46–229
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
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 26m
£51–227

Salford to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 219.1 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a train from Salford Crescent to Edinburgh Waverley via Preston in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 25m.

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