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How to get fromEdinburgh to Ecclesby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, line 22 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Boltontrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Eccles Interchangebus bus 22 / ...
    4h 5m
    £76–126

  2. Drive 208 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Ecclescar car 208 mi
    3h 44m
    £52–74

  3. Fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    5h 27m
    £60–160

  4. Train, line 132 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus bus 132
    4h 30m
    £77–123

  5. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EDI - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    5h 53m
    £72–186

  6. 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 6m
    £74–172

Edinburgh to Eccles by train and bus

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Eccles, Salford, England?

easyJet, Ryanair, and four other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 3 hours.

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