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How to get fromBirkdale to Edinburghby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Birkdale to Edinburgh by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X2
    2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 30m
    £63–129

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
    7h 18m
    £35–108

  3. Drive 198.8 mi

    1. Drive from Birkdale to Edinburghcar car 198.8 mi
    3h 53m
    £49–70

  4. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Hillside to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LPL - EDI
    5h 17m
    £74–190

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    7h 2m
    £68–176

  6. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Hillside to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    5h 53m
    £80–204

Birkdale to Edinburgh by bus and train

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 211.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Birkdale, Sefton, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Selworthy Road to Princes Street via Southport Interchange, Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 18m.

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