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 £40 - £75 and takes 7h 32m.

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 - £80.

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 Rainhill Interchange and arriving at Princes Street via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

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 Huyton and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Rainhill to Edinburgh?

The distance between Rainhill and Edinburgh is 224 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 54m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m 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 National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Rainhill to Edinburgh train from?

Rainhill to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Huyton station.

Train, bus or fly from Rainhill to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Rainhill to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 32m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £190 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Rainhill to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rainhill to Edinburgh train arrive?

Rainhill to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston 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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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Huyton to Prestontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Preston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 54m
£50–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 802 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
7h 32m
£44–74
Drive 209.1 mi
1. Drive from Rainhill to Edinburghcar 209.1 mi
3h 51m
£53–76
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 10m
£72–185
Line 352 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Wigan Rail Stationsbus 352
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 7m
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 30m
£71–180
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 33m
£68–187

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Distance: 222.8 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Rainhill to Edinburgh Waverley via Huyton and Preston in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rainhill Interchange to Princes Street via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 32m.

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