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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Heywood is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 3h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Heywood is to train and line 471 bus which takes 3h 54m and costs £75 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Heywood?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Heywood. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Rochdale via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Heywood?

The distance between Edinburgh and Heywood is 222 miles. The road distance is 200.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Heywood without a car is to train and line 471 bus which takes 3h 54m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Edinburgh to Heywood, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Heywood train from?

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

Train or fly from Edinburgh to Heywood?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Heywood is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £150 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Heywood train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Heywood?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Heywood is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Edinburgh to Heywood.

Where can I stay near Heywood?

There are 3718+ hotels available in Heywood.

Edinburgh to Heywood - 7 ways to travel via train, line 471 bus, car, and plane

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

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Train, line 471 bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Boltontrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Market Streetbus 471
3h 54m
£78–131
Drive 199.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Heywoodcar 199.5 mi
3h 58m
£49–71
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 59m
£60–156
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Rochdaletrain Wigan Wallgate - Leeds / ...
4h 24m
£88–144
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Rochdaletrain Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
4h 37m
£142–204
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 Piccadillytrain
6h 34m
£70–192
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 33m
£78–172

Edinburgh to Heywood by train and bus

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3h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 220.2 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Heywood, Rochdale, 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 Heywood Library via Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate, Rochdale, and Rochdale station in around 4h 24m.

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