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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £110 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Duke Street and arriving at Princes Street via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Southport to Edinburgh?

The distance between Southport and Edinburgh is 210 miles. The road distance is 198.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 11m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Southport to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Edinburgh bus from?

Southport to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Southport to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Southport to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Southport to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Edinburgh is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Southport to Edinburgh.

How do I get a bus ticket from Southport to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Southport to Edinburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 11m
£66–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
7h 8m
£30–110
Drive 197.2 mi
1. Drive from Southport to Edinburghcar 197.2 mi
3h 50m
£49–70
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Southport to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 23m
£80–194
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 29m
£72–183
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 4m
£75–172

Southport to Edinburgh by bus and train

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4h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 209.2 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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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