What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to East Lothian?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to East Lothian is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to East Lothian?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to East Lothian is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and East Lothian?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to East Lothian. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Manchester to East Lothian?

The distance between Manchester and East Lothian is 240 miles. The road distance is 207.9 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to East Lothian without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to East Lothian without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £65 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to East Lothian?

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Manchester to East Lothian, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to East Lothian train from?

Manchester to East Lothian train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or fly from Manchester to East Lothian?

The best way to get from Manchester to East Lothian is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Manchester to East Lothian train arrive?

Manchester to East Lothian train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Manchester to East Lothian?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to East Lothian is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Manchester to East Lothian.

Where can I stay near East Lothian?

There are 2708+ hotels available in East Lothian.

Manchester to East Lothian - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to East Lothian by train, car, or plane

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best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 7m
£68–110
Drive 206.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to East Lothiancar 206.7 mi
3h 55m
£53–76
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 46m
£66–171
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 55m
£76–128
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
6h 6m
£82–206
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 32m
£70–168
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 26m
£64–180

Manchester to East Lothian by train and bus

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Distance: 238.9 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and East Lothian, Scotland?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 4 hours.

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