What is the cheapest way to get from Rainhill to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Rainhill to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 6h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rainhill to Edinburgh?

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

Is there a direct bus between Rainhill and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Rainhill to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Rainhill and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Rainhill to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Rainhill and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Earlestown and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Rainhill to Edinburgh?

The distance between Rainhill and Edinburgh is 229 miles. The road distance is 210.3 miles.

How do I travel from Rainhill to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Rainhill to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £75 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Rainhill to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Rainhill to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rainhill to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rainhill to Edinburgh train from?

Rainhill to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.

Train, bus or fly from Rainhill to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Rainhill to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 6h 59m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 5h.

Where does the Rainhill to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rainhill to Edinburgh train arrive?

Rainhill to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Rainhill to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Rainhill to Edinburgh is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Rainhill to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Rainhill to Edinburgh?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 35m
£78–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
6h 59m
£38–73
Drive 209.1 mi
1. Drive from Rainhill to Edinburghcar 209.1 mi
3h 51m
£51–74
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h
£62–165
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Earlestown to Leedstrain Chester - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 31m
£103–224
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rainhill to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 43m
£63–173
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
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
5h 31m
£72–188

Rainhill to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 227.6 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Rainhill, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rainhill to Princes Street via Lea Green, Manchester Victoria, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 59m.

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