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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bolton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 31m
    £72–132

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
    7h 4m
    £32–54

  3. Drive 198.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bury to Edinburghcar car 198.4 mi
    4h 1m
    £49–71

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    5h 41m
    £62–162

  5. Train via Preston

    1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 31m
    £64–136

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    5h 56m
    £72–175

  7. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LBA - EDI
    7h 33m
    £78–192

Bury to Edinburgh by bus and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Bolton to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bury Town Hall to Princes Street via Victoria Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 4m.

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