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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh Castle is to rideshare which costs £15 - £25 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh Castle is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £65 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Edinburgh Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Edinburgh Castle. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Manchester to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between Manchester and Edinburgh Castle is 223 miles. The road distance is 211.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £65 - £110.

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

The train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverley takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs every four hours.

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

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

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

Manchester to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Edinburgh Castle?

The best way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh Castle is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 42m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Manchester to Edinburgh Castle bus arrive?

Manchester to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Edinburgh Castle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Edinburgh Castle is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Manchester to Edinburgh Castle.

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

Book your Manchester to Edinburgh Castle train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Manchester to Edinburgh Castle bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Castle?

There are 2794+ hotels available in Edinburgh Castle.

Can I share a ride from Manchester to Edinburgh Castle?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester and Edinburgh Castle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Manchester to Edinburgh Castle - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Edinburgh Castle by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 27m
£65–110
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Manchester to Edinburghrideshare 209.6 mi
4h 31m
£15–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
5h 42m
£33–54
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
4h 56m
£63–156
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgatetrain Todmorden - Wigan Wallgate / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 41m
£71–120
Drive 210.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Edinburgh Castlecar 210.4 mi
3h 53m
£52–75
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 11m
£74–201
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 47m
£67–168

Manchester to Edinburgh Castle by train and foot

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Distance: 221.4 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Edinburgh Castle, 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, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Edinburgh Castle via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 5h 42m.

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