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

The cheapest way to get from Widnes to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Widnes to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct train between Widnes and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Widnes to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Widnes to Edinburgh?

The distance between Widnes and Edinburgh is 265 miles. The road distance is 214 miles.

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

The best way to get from Widnes to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £50 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Widnes to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Widnes to Edinburgh train from?

Widnes to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.

Train, bus or fly from Widnes to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Widnes to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £50 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 53m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 4h 32m.

Where does the Widnes to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Widnes to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Widnes to Edinburgh is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Widnes to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2646+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Widnes 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 Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 33m
£53–159
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 Uk090
7h 53m
£39–67
Drive 212.7 mi
1. Drive from Widnes to Edinburghcar 212.7 mi
3h 54m
£53–77
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
4h 32m
£58–143
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Stockport to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Inverness
5h 57m
£56–94
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 31m
£64–156
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 17m
£71–165

Widnes to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 263.3 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £85–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harris Shop to Princes Street via Lea Green Station, Lea Green, Manchester Victoria, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 53m.

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