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

The cheapest way to get from Sandbach to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £29 - £65 and takes 8h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sandbach to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Sandbach and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Sandbach to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Common and arriving at Princes Street via Crewe Arms Hotel, Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

How far is it from Sandbach to Edinburgh?

The distance between Sandbach and Edinburgh is 248 miles. The road distance is 231.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sandbach to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £50 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Sandbach to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sandbach to Edinburgh bus from?

Sandbach to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Sandbach to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Sandbach to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £65 and takes 8h 54m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £190 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Sandbach to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Sandbach to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Sandbach to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Sandbach to Edinburgh is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Sandbach to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2451+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Sandbach 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 Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 36m
£50–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
8h 54m
£30–64
Drive 230.2 mi
1. Drive from Sandbach to Edinburghcar 230.2 mi
4h 5m
£57–82
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 38m
£44–177
Line 130 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 130
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
7h 57m
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 6m
£63–184
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Crewe 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 25m
£47–232
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
6h 42m
£67–263

Sandbach to Edinburgh by bus and train

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4h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 246.8 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–150 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Common to Princes Street via Railway Station, Crewe Arms Hotel, Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 54m.

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