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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Bury is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Bury is to train via Preston which takes 3h 44m and costs £50 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Bury?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Bury. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Bury Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Printworks. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Bury?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Bury. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Bolton via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Bury?

The distance between Edinburgh and Bury is 217 miles. The road distance is 198.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bury without a car is to train via Preston which takes 3h 44m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Edinburgh to Bury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bury bus from?

Edinburgh to Bury bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bury train from?

Edinburgh to Bury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Bury?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bury is to train via Preston which takes 3h 44m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 51m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bury bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Bury bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bury train arrive?

Edinburgh to Bury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Bury?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Bury is 198 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Edinburgh to Bury.

Where can I stay near Bury?

There are 3684+ hotels available in Bury.

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Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 44m
£50–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 51m
£32–50
Drive 197.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Burycar 197.3 mi
4h 3m
£49–71
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 30m
£66–170
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 1m
£68–110
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 26m
£82–206
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 10m
£70–170

Edinburgh to Bury by train and bus

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Distance: 215.9 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Bury Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Printworks in around 6h 51m.

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