There are 8 ways to get from Runcorn to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 41m£62–148Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 802 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
7h 16m£40–75Drive 214.5 mi
- Drive from Runcorn to Edinburghcar 214.5 mi
3h 58m£54–77Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport
- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
4h 32m£68–169Train via Leeds
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Leedstrain Chester - Leeds
- Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 18m£100–198Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 28m£63–170Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 39m£69–182Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 21m£61–180
Runcorn to Edinburgh by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Mason Street and arriving at Princes Street via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Runcorn and Edinburgh is 265 miles. The road distance is 215.8 miles.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £60 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Runcorn to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Runcorn to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Runcorn to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 16m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–130 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mason Street to Princes Street via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 16m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Sunday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £55–200
Flights from Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £55–200
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £55–210
Flights from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–210
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–80
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–80
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–130
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Runcorn to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Runcorn to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Edinburgh is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Runcorn to Edinburgh.
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