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

The cheapest way to get from Walkden to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £28 - £60 and takes 7h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Walkden to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Walkden and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Walkden to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Walkden Road and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Walkden and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Walkden to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Walkden and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Walkden to Edinburgh?

The distance between Walkden and Edinburgh is 217 miles. The road distance is 203.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Walkden to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Wigan North Western which takes 4h 9m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Walkden to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Walkden to Edinburgh bus from?

Walkden to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Walkden to Edinburgh train from?

Walkden to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train, bus or fly from Walkden to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Walkden to Edinburgh is to train via Wigan North Western which takes 4h 9m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £60 and takes 7h 24m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £180 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Walkden to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Walkden to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Walkden to Edinburgh train arrive?

Walkden to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Walkden to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Walkden to Edinburgh is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Walkden to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Walkden to Edinburgh?

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Walkden to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Walkden to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Wigan North Western
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 9m
£74–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
7h 24m
£29–56
Drive 202.4 mi
1. Drive from Walkden to Edinburghcar 202.4 mi
3h 42m
£50–72
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 44m
£56–173
Train
1. Take the train from Bolton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
4h 43m
£72–132
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Walkden to Leedstrain Wigan Wallgate - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 39m
£132–211
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
£68–210
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 54m
£71–177

Walkden to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 215.5 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Walkden Road to Edinburgh, Bus Station via St Peter's Square, Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 24m.

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