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How to get fromEdinburgh to Britannia Stationby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, line 464 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to New Line Topbus bus 464
    4h 26m

  2. Drive  191.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Britannia Stationcar car 191.9 mi
    3h 59m
    £48–70

  3. Fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    6h 19m
    £62–164

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Rochdaletrain train Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
    4h 53m
    £115–175

  5. Fly to Liverpool, train, line 464 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EDI - LPL
    2. Take the train from Lea Green to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to New Line topbus bus
    6h 49m

  6. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane EDI - LBA
    2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Rochdaletrain train
    7h 35m
    £84–180

  7. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 34m
    £72–176

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Britannia Station, England?

easyJet, Ryanair, and four other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to New Line top via Leeds, Rochdale, Rochdale Railway Station, Rochdale Town Centre, and Rochdale Interchange in around 4h 53m.

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