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

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

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

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

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Congleton?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Congleton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Congleton via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Congleton?

The distance between Edinburgh and Congleton is 248 miles. The road distance is 234.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Congleton without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Edinburgh to Congleton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Congleton train from?

Edinburgh to Congleton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or fly from Edinburgh to Congleton?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Congleton is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Congleton train arrive?

Edinburgh to Congleton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Congleton?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Congleton?

There are 1461+ hotels available in Congleton.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Congletontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Stoke-on-Trent
4h 38m
£73–121
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stoke-on-Trenttrain
6h 24m
£52–162
Drive 233.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Congletoncar 233.5 mi
4h 15m
£58–84
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
6h 15m
£66–172
Train, line 38 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to West Streetbus 38
4h 41m
£58–130
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Congletontrain
5h 57m
£97–184
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
7h
£82–208
Fly Edinburgh Airport 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 Stoke-on-Trenttrain
5h 38m
£54–152

Edinburgh to Congleton by train

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Distance: 246.8 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Congleton via Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and easyJet fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 4 hours.

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