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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Poynton is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Poynton is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Poynton?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Poynton station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Poynton?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Poynton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Poynton via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Poynton?

The distance between Edinburgh and Poynton is 234 miles. The road distance is 224.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Poynton without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Edinburgh to Poynton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Poynton bus from?

Edinburgh to Poynton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Poynton train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Poynton?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Poynton is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 5h 54m, you could also bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Poynton bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Poynton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Poynton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Poynton?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Poynton is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Edinburgh to Poynton.

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

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Where can I stay near Poynton?

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Edinburgh to Poynton - 7 ways to travel via train, line 132 bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Poynton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 16m
£68–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
7h 45m
£34–54
Train, line 132 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus 132
7h 2m
£74–112
Drive 222.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Poyntoncar 222.9 mi
4h 2m
£56–80
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 54m
£62–164
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 40m
£82–208
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 Macclesfieldtrain
5h 55m
£68–158

Edinburgh to Poynton by train

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Distance: 232.2 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and easyJet fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 4 hours.

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