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

The cheapest way to get from Congleton to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Congleton to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Congleton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Congleton station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Congleton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Congleton and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Congleton to Edinburgh?

The distance between Congleton and Edinburgh is 248 miles. The road distance is 235.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Congleton to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 4h 59m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Congleton to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Congleton to Edinburgh bus from?

Congleton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Congleton to Edinburgh train from?

Congleton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Congleton station.

Train, bus or fly from Congleton to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Congleton to Edinburgh is to train via Manchester which takes 4h 59m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 21m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Congleton to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Congleton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Congleton to Edinburgh train arrive?

Congleton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Congleton to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Congleton to Edinburgh is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Congleton to Edinburgh.

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

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Train via Manchester
best
1. Take the train from Congleton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Stoke-on-Trent - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
4h 59m
£85–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
8h 21m
£35–68
Drive 233.8 mi
1. Drive from Congleton to Edinburghcar 233.8 mi
4h 15m
£57–82
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 37m
£59–154
Train
1. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 1m
£75–150
Train #2
1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Inverness
6h 26m
£80–130
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 56m
£60–153
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham Internationaltrain
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 42m
£59–178

Congleton to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 246.8 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Congleton to Edinburgh Waverley via Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station, Macclesfield, Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 21m.

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