What is the cheapest way to get from St. Helens to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from St. Helens to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Helens to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from St. Helens to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between St. Helens and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from St. Helens to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Rainhill Interchange and arriving at Princes Street via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

Is there a direct train between St. Helens and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from St. Helens to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from St Helens Central and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from St. Helens to Edinburgh?

The distance between St. Helens and Edinburgh is 215 miles. The road distance is 208.9 miles.

How do I travel from St. Helens to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from St. Helens to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £45 - £120.

How long does it take to get from St. Helens to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from St. Helens to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St. Helens to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the St. Helens to Edinburgh train from?

St. Helens to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train, bus or fly from St. Helens to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from St. Helens to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 31m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the St. Helens to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the St. Helens to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St. Helens to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Helens to Edinburgh is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from St. Helens to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from St. Helens to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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St. Helens to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from St. Helens to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Preston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 1m
£47–114
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 31m
£42–74
Drive 207.7 mi
1. Drive from St. Helens to Edinburghcar 207.7 mi
3h 49m
£53–76
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
4h 34m
£69–175
Line 352 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Wigan Rail Stationsbus 352
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 31m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rainhill to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 30m
£71–180
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 33m
£69–192

St. Helens to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 213.9 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between St. Helens, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rainhill Interchange to Princes Street via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 31m.

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