What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Salford Quays?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Salford Quays is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 6h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Salford Quays?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Salford Quays is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £80 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Salford Quays?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Salford Quays. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Howard Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Salford Quays?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Salford Quays. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Harbour City via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Salford Quays?

The distance between Edinburgh and Salford Quays is 225 miles. The road distance is 210.6 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Salford Quays without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Salford Quays without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £80 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Salford Quays?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Edinburgh to Salford Quays, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Salford Quays bus from?

Edinburgh to Salford Quays bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Salford Quays train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Salford Quays?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Salford Quays is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 6h 24m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Salford Quays bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Salford Quays bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Salford Quays train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Salford Quays?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Salford Quays is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Edinburgh to Salford Quays.

Where can I stay near Salford Quays?

There are 3650+ hotels available in Salford Quays.

Edinburgh to Salford Quays - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 42m
£82–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 24m
£36–63
Drive 209.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Salford Quayscar 209.4 mi
3h 50m
£51–74
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
4h 53m
£54–150
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 45m
£70–141
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
5h 53m
£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
5h 52m
£74–172

Edinburgh to Salford Quays by train and tram

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Distance: 224.1 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Howard Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 24m.

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