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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Eccles is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Eccles is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Eccles?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Eccles. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Eccles via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Eccles?

The distance between Edinburgh and Eccles is 228 miles. The road distance is 209.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Eccles without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Edinburgh to Eccles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Eccles train from?

Edinburgh to Eccles train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or fly from Edinburgh to Eccles?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Eccles is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Eccles train arrive?

Edinburgh to Eccles train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Eccles?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Eccles is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Edinburgh to Eccles.

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

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Where can I stay near Eccles?

There are 3786+ hotels available in Eccles.

Edinburgh to Eccles - 6 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and line 132 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 59m
£80–138
Drive 208 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Ecclescar 208 mi
3h 44m
£51–73
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 27m
£54–150
Train, line 132 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus 132
4h 14m
£78–125
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
6h 5m
£72–188
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 17m
£74–174

Edinburgh to Eccles by train and tram

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Distance: 226.4 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and four other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 3 hours.

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