What is the cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh Castle is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 8h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh Castle?

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh Castle is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Edinburgh Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Edinburgh Castle station. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Edinburgh Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Edinburgh Castle. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between Liverpool and Edinburgh Castle is 227 miles. The road distance is 215.7 miles.

How do I travel from Liverpool to Edinburgh Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £70 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh Castle?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Edinburgh Castle bus from?

Liverpool to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Edinburgh Castle train from?

Liverpool to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Liverpool to Edinburgh Castle?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh Castle is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 8h 52m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Liverpool to Edinburgh Castle bus arrive?

Liverpool to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Liverpool to Edinburgh Castle train arrive?

Liverpool to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Edinburgh Castle is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Liverpool to Edinburgh Castle.

How do I get a train ticket from Liverpool to Edinburgh Castle?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Liverpool to Edinburgh Castle?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh Castle?

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Liverpool to Edinburgh Castle - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 24m
£72–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
8h 52m
£31–76
Drive 214.4 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Edinburgh Castlecar 214.4 mi
3h 56m
£52–75
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
4h 54m
£62–163
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 56m
£54–157
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 56m
£69–179
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 42m
£68–204

Liverpool to Edinburgh Castle by train and foot

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4h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 225.8 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Edinburgh Castle via Preston and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Edinburgh Castle via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 8h 52m.

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