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

The cheapest way to get from Widnes to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 7h 43m.

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 55m and costs £50 - £80.

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 43m.

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 Runcorn and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Widnes to Edinburgh?

The distance between Widnes and Edinburgh is 265 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 41m and costs £55 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m 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 Arriva UK, depart from Green Oaks station.

Where do I catch the Widnes to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Widnes to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Widnes to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 7h 43m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £190 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Widnes to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Widnes to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One 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 55m to drive from Widnes to Edinburgh.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 41m
£57–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Green Oaks to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 82A / ...
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 802 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
7h 43m
£45–80
Drive 212.8 mi
1. Drive from Widnes to Edinburghcar 212.8 mi
3h 55m
£53–76
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
4h 37m
£72–183
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Preston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 16m
£47–114
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 27m
£61–169
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 24m
£74–191
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain
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 27m
£55–181

Widnes to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 263.3 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Widnes, 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 Green Oaks to Princes Street via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 43m.

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