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 - £55 and takes 6h 55m.

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 42m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Swinton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Swinton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Leinster Road and arriving at Princes Street via Salford Crescent Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

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 34m and costs £24 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m 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 34m and costs £24 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £55 and takes 6h 55m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 5h 20m.

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 42m to drive from Swinton to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2452+ 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 Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 34m
£24–127
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 900
6h 55m
£20–53
Drive 205.6 mi
1. Drive from Swinton to Edinburghcar 205.6 mi
3h 42m
£51–73
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 20m
£63–169
Line 22 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leigh Avenue to Bolton Interchangebus 22
2. Take the train from Bolton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 45m
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 53m
£66–204
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 3m
£48–206

Swinton to Edinburgh by bus and train

108Weekly Services

4h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 222.6 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leinster Road to Princes Street via Salford Crescent Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 55m.

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