What is the cheapest way to get from Old Trafford to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Old Trafford to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Old Trafford to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Old Trafford to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Old Trafford and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Old Trafford to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Warwick Road and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Old Trafford and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Old Trafford to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Wharfside and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Deansgate and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Old Trafford to Edinburgh?

The distance between Old Trafford and Edinburgh is 224 miles. The road distance is 211.8 miles.

How do I travel from Old Trafford to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Old Trafford to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Preston which takes 4h 37m and costs £65 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Old Trafford to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Old Trafford to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Old Trafford to Edinburgh bus from?

Old Trafford to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Old Trafford to Edinburgh train from?

Old Trafford to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Deansgate station.

Train, bus or fly from Old Trafford to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Old Trafford to Edinburgh is to train via Preston which takes 4h 37m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 37m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Old Trafford to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Old Trafford to Edinburgh train arrive?

Old Trafford to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Old Trafford to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Old Trafford to Edinburgh is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Old Trafford to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 3004+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Old Trafford to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Old Trafford to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 37m
£69–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
7h 37m
£32–61
Drive 210.5 mi
1. Drive from Old Trafford to Edinburghcar 210.5 mi
3h 51m
£52–75
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 42m
£53–144
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
4h 40m
£82–142
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
5h 44m
£68–187
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 49m
£70–168
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 14m
£112–331

Old Trafford to Edinburgh by foot, bus, and train

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Distance: 222.4 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Old Trafford, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Old Trafford to Edinburgh Waverley via Wharfside, Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, and Preston in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Old Trafford to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Warwick Road, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 37m.

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