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There are 6 ways to get from Whiston, Merseyside to Edinburgh by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 13m
    £36–130

  2. Drive 209.4 mi

    1. Drive from Whiston, Merseyside to Edinburghcar car 209.4 mi
    3h 55m
    £51–74

  3. Fly from Liverpool

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LPL - EDI
    5h 4m
    £61–166

  4. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Earlestown to Leedstrain train Chester - Leeds
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 38m
    £53–115

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Whiston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    5h 23m
    £66–164

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    5h 35m
    £48–162

Whiston, Merseyside to Edinburgh by train

Calendar49Weekly Trains
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Whiston, Merseyside, Knowsley, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £28–120 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 3 times a day.

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