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How to get fromWhiston, Merseyside to Edinburghby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 35m
    £81–142

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
    6h 47m
    £39–75

  3. Drive 209.4 mi

    1. Drive from Whiston, Merseyside to Edinburghcar car 209.4 mi
    3h 55m
    £52–74

  4. Fly from Liverpool

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LPL - EDI
    4h 59m
    £57–164

  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 48m
    £64–165

  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 32m
    £73–187

Whiston, Merseyside to Edinburgh by train

Calendar47Weekly Trains
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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 £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Whiston to Princes Street via Newton-le-Willows, Manchester Victoria, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 47m.

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