What is the cheapest way to get from Market Street (Station) to Edinburgh Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Market Street (Station) to Edinburgh Castle is to rideshare which costs £15 - £25 and takes 4h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Market Street (Station) to Edinburgh Castle?

The fastest way to get from Market Street (Station) to Edinburgh Castle is to train via Manchester Oxford Road which takes 3h 38m and costs £80 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Market Street (Station) and Edinburgh Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Market Street (Station) 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 45m.

Is there a direct train between Market Street (Station) 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 13m.

How far is it from Market Street (Station) to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between Market Street (Station) and Edinburgh Castle is 223 miles. The road distance is 211.1 miles.

How do I travel from Market Street (Station) to Edinburgh Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Market Street (Station) to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to train via Manchester Oxford Road which takes 3h 38m and costs £80 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Market Street (Station) to Edinburgh Castle?

The train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverley takes 3h 13m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Market Street (Station) to Edinburgh Castle bus from?

Market Street (Station) to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Market Street (Station) to Edinburgh Castle train from?

Market Street (Station) to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Market Street (Station) to Edinburgh Castle?

The best way to get from Market Street (Station) to Edinburgh Castle is to train via Manchester Oxford Road which takes 3h 38m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 5h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Market Street (Station) to Edinburgh Castle bus arrive?

Market Street (Station) to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Market Street (Station) to Edinburgh Castle train arrive?

Market Street (Station) to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Market Street (Station) to Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Market Street (Station) to Edinburgh Castle is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Market Street (Station) to Edinburgh Castle.

How do I get a train ticket from Market Street (Station) to Edinburgh Castle?

Book your Market Street (Station) to Edinburgh Castle train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Market Street (Station) to Edinburgh Castle?

Book your Market Street (Station) to Edinburgh Castle bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Castle?

There are 3010+ hotels available in Edinburgh Castle.

Can I share a ride from Market Street (Station) to Edinburgh Castle?

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

Market Street (Station) to Edinburgh Castle - 9 ways to travel via train

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There are 9 ways to get from Market Street (Station) to Edinburgh Castle by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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Train via Manchester Oxford Road
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
3h 38m
£80–140
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Manchester to Edinburghrideshare 209.6 mi
4h 39m
£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 45m
£33–58
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 18m
£54–147
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
3h 38m
£80–140
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 53m
£77–143
Drive 209.9 mi
1. Drive from Market Street (Station) to Edinburgh Castlecar 209.9 mi
3h 52m
£51–74
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
4h 53m
£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
5h 39m
£69–198

Market Street (Station) to Edinburgh Castle by foot and train

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Distance: 222.1 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Market Street (Station), Manchester, England and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Market Street (Station) to Edinburgh Castle via Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 5h 45m.

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