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

The cheapest way to get from Swinton to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £19 - £60 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swinton to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Swinton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Swinton to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Leinster Road and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Salford Crescent Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange and Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Swinton to Edinburgh?

The distance between Swinton and Edinburgh is 224 miles. The road distance is 206.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swinton to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £29 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Swinton to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swinton to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Swinton to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Swinton to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £29 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £60 and takes 6h 39m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Swinton to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swinton to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Swinton to Edinburgh is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Swinton to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2507+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Swinton 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 Salford Crescent to PrestonManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 32m
£30–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUkn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh, Bus StationUk090 / ...
6h 39m
£20–57
Drive 205.6 mi
1. Drive from Swinton to Edinburgh205.6 mi
3h 40m
£51–73
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
5h 17m
£63–159
Line 22 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leigh Avenue to Bolton Interchange22
2. Take the train from Bolton to Edinburgh WaverleyManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 47m
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
5h 52m
£70–194
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 58m
£59–251

Swinton to Edinburgh by bus and train

110Weekly Services

4h 32mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Swinton to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 222.5 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Leinster Road to Edinburgh Waverley via Salford Crescent Rail Station, Salford Crescent, and Preston in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leinster Road to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Salford Crescent Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Glasgow in around 6h 39m.

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