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

The cheapest way to get from Whitefield to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £24 - £55 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitefield to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Whitefield and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitefield to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Higher Lane and arriving at Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Whitefield and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Whitefield to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Whitefield and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Whitefield to Edinburgh?

The distance between Whitefield and Edinburgh is 229 miles. The road distance is 208.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitefield to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £28 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Whitefield to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitefield to Edinburgh bus from?

Whitefield to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Whitefield to Edinburgh train from?

Whitefield to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Whitefield to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Whitefield to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £28 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 6h 35m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Whitefield to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Whitefield to Edinburgh train arrive?

Whitefield to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Whitefield to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitefield to Edinburgh is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Whitefield to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2451+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Whitefield to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 47m
£29–74
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 900
6h 35m
£25–53
Drive 207.5 mi
1. Drive from Whitefield to Edinburghcar 207.5 mi
3h 44m
£51–74
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 4m
£65–170
Line 607 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to College Avenuebus 607
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 37m
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
6h 4m
£69–237
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 48m
£49–194

Whitefield to Edinburgh by tram and train

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4h 47mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 227.9 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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 £26–70 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Higher Lane to Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 35m.

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