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

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

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 bus between Widnes and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Widnes to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Doctors Pub and arriving at Princes Street via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

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 £55 - £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 bus from?

Widnes to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N station.

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 £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can line 100 bus and bus, which costs and takes 9h 14m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Widnes to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Widnes to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

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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Widnes to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, line 100 bus, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Widnes to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 33m
£58–159
Drive 212.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Widnes to Edinburghcar 212.7 mi
3h 54m
£53–77
Line 100 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N to Shudehill Interchangebus 100
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
9h 14m
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
4h 42m
£58–143
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Stockport to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Inverness
5h 55m
£61–110
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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
£62–156
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 7m
£71–165
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 21m
£71–191

Widnes to Edinburgh by train

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4h 33mAverage Duration

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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 Doctors Pub to Princes Street via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 14m.

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