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

The cheapest way to get from Widnes to Edinburgh is to bus via Leeds which costs £22 - £70 and takes 9h 18m.

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 52m and costs £50 - £75.

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 1m.

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 Widnes and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Widnes to Edinburgh?

The distance between Widnes and Edinburgh is 225 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 20m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m 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 National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One 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 20m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 7h 1m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Widnes to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Widnes to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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 52m 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, bus, car, and plane

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 Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 20m
£39–128
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edge Hill Station to Leeds City Bus StationUk072
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn11 / ...
9h 18m
£23–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station802 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
7h 1m
£41–57
Drive 212.7 mi
1. Drive from Widnes to Edinburgh212.7 mi
3h 52m
£52–75
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
4h 39m
£67–183
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
5h 3m
£66–173
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4h 28m
£48–182
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 16m
£53–247

Widnes to Edinburgh by train and foot

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4h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 223.8 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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 £35–120 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Green Oaks to Princes Street via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 1m.

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