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

The cheapest way to get from Atherton to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Atherton to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Atherton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Atherton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from St John Street and arriving at Princes Street via Salford Crescent Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Atherton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Atherton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Hag Fold and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Atherton to Edinburgh?

The distance between Atherton and Edinburgh is 213 miles. The road distance is 201.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Atherton to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Wigan Wallgate which takes 3h 59m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Atherton to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Atherton to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Atherton to Edinburgh train from?

Atherton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train, bus or fly from Atherton to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Atherton to Edinburgh is to train via Wigan Wallgate which takes 3h 59m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 13m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Atherton to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Atherton to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Atherton to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Atherton to Edinburgh is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Atherton to Edinburgh.

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

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

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Train via Wigan Wallgate
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 59m
£72–124
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 13m
£37–66
Drive 200.3 mi
1. Drive from Atherton to Edinburghcar 200.3 mi
3h 40m
£49–71
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 52m
£58–156
Train
1. Take the train from Bolton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
4h 26m
£77–132
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Atherton to Leedstrain Wigan Wallgate - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 44m
£99–223
Train, train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Hag Fold to Wigan Wallgatetrain
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
6h 6m
£70–182
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 48m
£70–164

Atherton to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 211.3 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St John Street to Princes Street via Salford Crescent Rail Station, Victoria Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 13m.

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