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

The cheapest way to get from Stockport to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £20 - £50 and takes 6h 53m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Stockport and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Stockport to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Mersey Square and arriving at Princes Street via Piccadilly Gardens, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Stockport and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Stockport to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Stockport and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

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 4h 27m and costs £28 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Stockport to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stockport to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Stockport to Edinburgh train from?

Stockport to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Stockport to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Stockport to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £28 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £50 and takes 6h 53m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Stockport to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Stockport to Edinburgh train arrive?

Stockport to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, 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 2488+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Stockport 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 Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
4h 27m
£28–69
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
6h 53m
£20–49
Drive 219.2 mi
1. Drive from Stockport to Edinburghcar 219.2 mi
3h 56m
£53–76
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
4h 34m
£61–166
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 College Avenuebus 132
3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 9m
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 23m
£72–218
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 27m
£46–233
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 18m
£50–231

Stockport to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 227.1 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £26–65 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mersey Square to Princes Street via Piccadilly Gardens, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 53m.

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