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

The cheapest way to get from Leigh to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leigh to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Leigh and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Leigh station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Leigh Bus Station and arriving at Princes Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Leigh and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Leigh to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Leigh to Edinburgh?

The distance between Leigh and Edinburgh is 214 miles. The road distance is 202.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leigh to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Leigh to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leigh to Edinburgh bus from?

Leigh to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Leigh to Edinburgh train from?

Leigh to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train, bus or fly from Leigh to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Leigh to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 32m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £200 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Leigh to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Leigh to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Leigh to Edinburgh train arrive?

Leigh to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Leigh to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Leigh to Edinburgh is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Leigh to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2796+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 19m
£67–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
7h 32m
£35–59
Drive 201.4 mi
1. Drive from Leigh to Edinburghcar 201.4 mi
3h 44m
£50–72
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 47m
£69–166
Train via Bolton Interchange
1. Take the train from Bolton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 40m
£62–102
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 32m
£72–197
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 42m
£74–172

Leigh to Edinburgh by bus and train

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Distance: 212.3 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Leigh, Wigan, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leigh Bus Station to Princes Street via Manchester Town Hall, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 32m.

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