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

The cheapest way to get from Skelmersdale to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 7h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skelmersdale to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Skelmersdale and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Skelmersdale to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Concourse and arriving at Princes Street via Kirkby Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Skelmersdale and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Skelmersdale to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Skelmersdale to Edinburgh?

The distance between Skelmersdale and Edinburgh is 216 miles. The road distance is 200.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Skelmersdale to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Skelmersdale to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skelmersdale to Edinburgh bus from?

Skelmersdale to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Skelmersdale to Edinburgh train from?

Skelmersdale to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train or bus from Skelmersdale to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Skelmersdale to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Skelmersdale to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Skelmersdale to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Skelmersdale to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Skelmersdale to Edinburgh is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Skelmersdale to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2795+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Skelmersdale to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Skelmersdale to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 24m
£67–113
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 59m
£40–80
Drive 199.6 mi
1. Drive from Skelmersdale to Edinburghcar 199.6 mi
3h 41m
£50–73
Line 319 bus, train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the bus from Concourse to Headbolt Lane Interchangebus
2. Take the train from Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane to Liverpool Centraltrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 47m
Line 607 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus 607 / ...
2. Take the train from Bolton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 59m
£64–105
Line 375 bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Concourse to Wigan Rail Stationsbus
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Boltontrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 45m
£71–182
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 47m
£75–173

Skelmersdale to Edinburgh by bus and train

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Distance: 214.4 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Concourse to Princes Street via Kirkby Bus Station, Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 59m.

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