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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Atherton is to train via Wigan Wallgate which takes 3h 14m and costs £75 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Atherton?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Atherton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Hag Fold via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Atherton?

The distance between Edinburgh and Atherton is 213 miles. The road distance is 201.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Atherton without a car is to train via Wigan Wallgate which takes 3h 14m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Edinburgh to Atherton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Atherton train from?

Edinburgh to Atherton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or fly from Edinburgh to Atherton?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Atherton is to train via Wigan Wallgate which takes 3h 14m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Atherton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Atherton?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Atherton?

There are 3572+ hotels available in Atherton.

Edinburgh to Atherton - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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

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Train via Wigan Wallgate
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 14m
£75–123
Drive 199.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Athertoncar 199.9 mi
3h 40m
£50–71
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 41m
£64–166
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Boltontrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 27m
£76–126
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Athertontrain Leeds - Wigan Wallgate / ...
5h 56m
£144–213
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
6h 9m
£70–184

Edinburgh to Atherton by train

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Distance: 211.3 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Western every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and four other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 3 hours.

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