What is the cheapest way to get from Trafford Centre to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Trafford Centre to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £24 - £50 and takes 6h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Trafford Centre to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Trafford Centre to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Trafford Centre and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Trafford Centre station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from The Trafford Centre Bus Station and arriving at Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Trafford Centre to Edinburgh?

The distance between Trafford Centre and Edinburgh is 229 miles. The road distance is 209.8 miles.

How do I travel from Trafford Centre to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Trafford Centre to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £30 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Trafford Centre to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Trafford Centre to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trafford Centre to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Trafford Centre to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Trafford Centre to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £50 and takes 6h 48m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £150 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Trafford Centre to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Trafford Centre to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Trafford Centre to Edinburgh is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Trafford Centre to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1241+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Trafford Centre 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 Oxford Road to Edinburgh WaverleyManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 48m
£30–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUkn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
6h 48m
£25–47
Drive 208.6 mi
1. Drive from Trafford Centre to Edinburgh208.6 mi
3h 42m
£52–75
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
5h 26m
£65–150
Line 132 bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to College Avenue132
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 50m
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 50m
£70–184
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 56m
£64–241

Trafford Centre to Edinburgh by bus and train

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4h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 227.7 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Trafford Centre, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–120 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 48m.

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