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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Widnes is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Widnes is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £60 - £150.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Widnes?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Widnes. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Runcorn via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Widnes?

The distance between Edinburgh and Widnes is 265 miles. The road distance is 213 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Widnes without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £60 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Edinburgh to Widnes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Widnes train from?

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

Train or fly from Edinburgh to Widnes?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Widnes is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Widnes train arrive?

Edinburgh to Widnes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Widnes?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Widnes is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Edinburgh to Widnes.

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

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Where can I stay near Widnes?

There are 2935+ hotels available in Widnes.

Edinburgh to Widnes - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 50m
£61–145
Drive 211.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Widnescar 211.8 mi
3h 56m
£53–76
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
5h 3m
£66–182
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 37m
£70–118
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain
4h 52m
£60–176
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
6h 36m
£72–182
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain
5h 33m
£58–181

Edinburgh to Widnes by train

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Distance: 263.3 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Widnes, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewe every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–130 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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