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 6h 28m.

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 - £75.

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 Interchange and arriving at Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Trafford and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Trafford to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Parkway and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Deansgate and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Trafford to Edinburgh?

The distance between Trafford and Edinburgh is 225 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 train which takes 4h 36m and costs £50 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m 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.

Where do I catch the Trafford to Edinburgh train from?

Trafford to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Deansgate station.

Train, bus or fly from Trafford to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Trafford to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 28m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £170 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Trafford to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Trafford to Edinburgh train arrive?

Trafford to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston 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 1656+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Trafford to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 36m
£53–145
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 28m
£31–51
Drive 210 mi
1. Drive from Trafford to Edinburghcar 210 mi
3h 48m
£52–74
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 28m
£56–161
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 58m
£68–178
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 45m
£68–168

Trafford to Edinburgh by tram and train

107Weekly Services

4h 36mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 223.4 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a vehicle from Parkway to Edinburgh Waverley via Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, and Preston in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eccles Interchange to Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 28m.

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