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

The cheapest way to get from Sandbach to Edinburgh is to train via Manchester Airport which costs £30 - £100 and takes 6h 26m.

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 3m and costs £55 - £85.

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 37m and costs £30 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Sandbach to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Train or fly from Sandbach to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Sandbach to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £30 - £150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 6h 13m.

Can I drive from Sandbach to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Sandbach to Edinburgh is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Sandbach to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2508+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Sandbach to Edinburgh by train, 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 WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 37m
£30–150
Drive 230.2 mi
1. Drive from Sandbach to Edinburgh230.2 mi
4h 3m
£57–81
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
5h 45m
£77–204
Train via Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh WaverleyManchester Airport - Edinburgh
6h 26m
£31–96
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 5m
£47–170
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
6h 13m
£64–166
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 55m
£52–235

Sandbach to Edinburgh by bus and train

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4h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 246.8 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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 £30–150 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, Aer Lingus, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 4 hours.

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