What is the cheapest way to get from Runcorn East Station to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Runcorn East Station to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 7h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Runcorn East Station to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Runcorn East Station to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Runcorn East Station and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn East Station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Runcorn East and arriving at Princes Street via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Runcorn East Station and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Runcorn East Station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Runcorn East and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Runcorn East Station to Edinburgh?

The distance between Runcorn East Station and Edinburgh is 223 miles. The road distance is 218.2 miles.

How do I travel from Runcorn East Station to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Runcorn East Station to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £70 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Runcorn East Station to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Runcorn East Station to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Runcorn East Station to Edinburgh bus from?

Runcorn East Station to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Runcorn East station.

Where do I catch the Runcorn East Station to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Runcorn East Station to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Runcorn East Station to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 7h 39m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £200 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Runcorn East Station to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Runcorn East Station to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Runcorn East Station to Edinburgh train arrive?

Runcorn East Station to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Runcorn East Station to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn East Station to Edinburgh is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Runcorn East Station to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Runcorn East Station to Edinburgh?

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Runcorn East Station to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Runcorn East Station to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 3m
£72–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Runcorn East to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus X4
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 802 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
7h 39m
£40–80
Drive 216.9 mi
1. Drive from Runcorn East Station to Edinburghcar 216.9 mi
4h 1m
£54–77
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 3m
£65–192
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Runcorn East to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Llandudno Junction - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 53m
£74–124
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Runcorn East to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 22m
£68–170
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 30m
£68–153

Runcorn East Station to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 221.8 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Runcorn East Station, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runcorn East to Princes Street via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 39m.

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