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

The cheapest way to get from Trafford to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trafford to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Trafford and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Trafford to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Eccles New Road and arriving at Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Trafford to Edinburgh?

The distance between Trafford and Edinburgh is 222 miles. The road distance is 211.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Trafford to Edinburgh without a car is to line 132 bus and train which takes 4h 51m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Trafford to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trafford to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Trafford to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Trafford to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Trafford to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Trafford to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Trafford to Edinburgh is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Trafford to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1630+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Trafford to Edinburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, line 132 bus, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Trafford to Edinburgh by bus, train, 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.

Line 132 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to College Avenuebus 132
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 51m
£72–122
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
7h 10m
£31–51
Drive 210 mi
1. Drive from Trafford to Edinburghcar 210 mi
3h 48m
£53–76
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 23m
£61–141
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 42m
£71–168
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
5h 40m
£69–161

Trafford to Edinburgh by bus and train

48Weekly Services

4h 51mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 220.5 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Eccles New Road to Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 4 hours.

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