There are 7 ways to get from St Helens to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 18m£84–147Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus Air
7h 18m£38–75Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from St Helens to Edinburgh-EDI211.1 mi
3h 38mDrive 211.1 mi
- Drive from St Helens to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)car 211.1 mi
3h 38m£51–74Fly from Liverpool
- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
4h 33m£53–157Train to Manchester Airport, fly
- Take the train from St Helens Junction to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 3m£52–152Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 16m£66–156
Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St Helens to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from St Helens to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from St Helens to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from St Marys Market and arriving at Terminal via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from St Helens Central and arriving at Edinburgh Airport via Preston and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between St Helens and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 220 miles. The road distance is 212.3 miles.
The best way to get from St Helens to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £80 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from St Helens to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), including transfers.
St Helens to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.
St Helens to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from St Helens to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 7h 18m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £160 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between St Helens, England and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 23m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Market to Terminal via Newton-le-Willows Interchange, Newton-le-Willows, Manchester Victoria, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 18m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–180
Flights from Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £75–180
Flights from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55–190
Flights from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–190
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–85
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Friday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £27–85
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–130
Flights from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £40–120
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65–180
Flights from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–160
Flights from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–160
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £40–95
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Preston to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from St Helens Junction to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from St Helens to Edinburgh-EDI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
St Helens to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
St Helens to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between St Helens to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from St Helens to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
There are 3010+ hotels available in Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between St Helens and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






















