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

The cheapest way to get from Congleton to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Congleton to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Congleton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Congleton station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Princes Street via Piccadilly Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Congleton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Congleton and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Kidsgrove and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Congleton to Edinburgh?

The distance between Congleton and Edinburgh is 256 miles. The road distance is 235.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Congleton to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £50 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Congleton to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Congleton to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Congleton to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Congleton to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Congleton to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Congleton to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Congleton to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Congleton to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Congleton to Edinburgh is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Congleton to Edinburgh.

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

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Congleton to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Congleton 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 53m
£54–140
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 32m
£43–74
Drive 233.8 mi
1. Drive from Congleton to Edinburghcar 233.8 mi
4h 15m
£58–84
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Congleton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 33m
£71–182
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Congleton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Stoke-on-Trent - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 59m
£73–125
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
6h 5m
£82–209
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 56m
£56–152
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham Internationaltrain
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 57m
£50–164

Congleton to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 255 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–130 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Princes Street via Bus Station, Macclesfield, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 32m.

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