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 £45 - £80 and takes 7h 42m.

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 55m 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 Green Oaks and arriving at Princes Street via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

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 Warrington Bank Quay and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Widnes to Edinburgh?

The distance between Widnes and Edinburgh is 226 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 31m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m 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 Arriva UK, depart from Green Oaks station.

Where do I catch the Widnes to Edinburgh train from?

Widnes to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.

Train, bus or fly from Widnes to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Widnes to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 7h 42m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Widnes to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Widnes to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One 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 55m to drive from Widnes to Edinburgh.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 31m
£72–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Green Oaks to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 82A / ...
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 802 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
7h 42m
£45–80
Drive 212.8 mi
1. Drive from Widnes to Edinburghcar 212.8 mi
3h 55m
£53–76
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
4h 37m
£67–183
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Leedstrain Chester - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 12m
£100–198
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 28m
£61–175
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 19m
£74–181

Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 225.1 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Green Oaks to Princes Street via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 42m.

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