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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Stockport to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £55 - £100.

Is there a direct train between Stockport and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Stockport and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Stockport to Edinburgh?

The distance between Stockport and Edinburgh is 228 miles. The road distance is 220.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stockport to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £55 - £100.

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

The train from Stockport to Edinburgh Waverley takes 3h 26m including transfers and departs once a week.

Where do I catch the Stockport to Edinburgh train from?

Stockport to Edinburgh train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Stockport station.

Train or fly from Stockport to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Stockport to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £45 - £160 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Stockport to Edinburgh train arrive?

Stockport to Edinburgh train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Stockport to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Stockport to Edinburgh is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Stockport to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1669+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Stockport to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane

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

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 Stockport to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Inverness
3h 26m
£55–100
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
4h 50m
£47–157
Drive 219.2 mi
1. Drive from Stockport to Edinburghcar 219.2 mi
3h 56m
£55–79
Train via Manchester Piccadilly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 27m
£77–144
Line 23 bus, line 132 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stockport Interchange to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus 23 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Wallgatebus 132
3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 9m
£74–124
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Stockport to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 11m
£63–184
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Stockport to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 14m
£53–156
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stockport 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 15m
£72–201

Stockport to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 226.9 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Stockport to Edinburgh Waverley once a week. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 3 hours.

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