There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Speke by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 50m£83–136Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 802
7h 17m£50–119Drive 217.6 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Spekecar 217.6 mi
4h 1m£54–78Fly to Liverpool
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
4h 2m£64–160Fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
5h 54m£68–180Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
5h 11m£68–180
Edinburgh to Speke by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Speke is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Speke is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £80 - £140.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Speke. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Estuary Banks via Buchanan Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Speke. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Liverpool South Parkway via Warrington Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Speke is 234 miles. The road distance is 218.9 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Speke without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £80 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Edinburgh to Speke, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Speke bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.
Edinburgh to Speke train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Speke is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 17m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Speke, England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Estuary Banks via Buchanan Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 7h 17m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Monday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £80–200
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool via Derry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £80–200
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £55–210
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–85
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £27–85
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–130
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Speke bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Speke train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Speke is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Edinburgh to Speke.
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