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How to get fromSouthport to Edinburghby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Southport to Edinburgh by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus bus X2
    2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 13m
    £61–126

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
    7h 8m
    £32–105

  3. Drive 197.2 mi

    1. Drive from Southport to Edinburghcar car 197.2 mi
    3h 50m
    £49–70

  4. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Southport to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LPL - EDI
    5h 25m
    £70–193

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    6h 29m
    £68–175

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    6h 5m
    £80–167

Southport to Edinburgh by bus and train

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 210.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Duke Street to Princes Street via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 8m.

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