What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to North West?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to North West is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to North West?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to North West is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £65 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and North West?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to North West. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Chorley via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to North West?

The distance between Edinburgh and North West is 208 miles. The road distance is 197.2 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to North West without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to North West without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £65 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to North West?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Edinburgh to North West, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to North West train from?

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

Train or fly from Edinburgh to North West?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to North West is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £170 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Edinburgh to North West train arrive?

Edinburgh to North West train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to North West?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to North West is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Edinburgh to North West.

Where can I stay near North West?

There are 3660+ hotels available in North West.

Edinburgh to North West - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to North West by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 20m
£70–123
Drive 196 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to North Westcar 196 mi
3h 40m
£48–69
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 34m
£60–168
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 1m
£76–196
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 21m
£78–180

Edinburgh to North West by train and bus

107Weekly Services

3h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 206.4 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and North West, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and four other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 3 hours.

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