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There are 7 ways to get from Whitefield to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh WaverleytrainManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 48m
    £31–74
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationbusUkn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus900
    6h 43m
    £25–52
  3. Drive 207.5 mi

    1. Drive from Whitefield to Edinburghcar207.5 mi
    3h 42m
    £51–73
  4. Fly from Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeMAN - EDI
    5h 12m
    £65–160
  5. Train via Wigan North Western

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh WaverleytrainLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 12m
    £45–132
  6. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeLPL - EDI
    6h 6m
    £76–207
  7. 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)planeBHX - EDI
    5h 45m
    £60–239

Whitefield to Edinburgh by tram and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Whitefield, Bury, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitefield Metrolink Stop to Princes Street via Printworks, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 43m.

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