What is the cheapest way to get from Swinton, Greater Manchester to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Swinton, Greater Manchester to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 6h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swinton, Greater Manchester to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Swinton, Greater Manchester to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Swinton, Greater Manchester and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Swinton, Greater Manchester to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Swinton Civic Centre and arriving at Princes Street via Salford Shopping Centre, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Swinton, Greater Manchester and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Swinton, Greater Manchester to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Swinton (Manchester) and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Swinton, Greater Manchester to Edinburgh?

The distance between Swinton, Greater Manchester and Edinburgh is 220 miles. The road distance is 206.8 miles.

How do I travel from Swinton, Greater Manchester to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Swinton, Greater Manchester to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Wigan North Western which takes 4h 19m and costs £70 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Swinton, Greater Manchester to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Swinton, Greater Manchester to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swinton, Greater Manchester to Edinburgh bus from?

Swinton, Greater Manchester to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Swinton, Greater Manchester to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Swinton, Greater Manchester to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Swinton, Greater Manchester to Edinburgh is to train via Wigan North Western which takes 4h 19m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 6h 57m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Swinton, Greater Manchester to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Swinton, Greater Manchester to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Swinton, Greater Manchester to Edinburgh train arrive?

Swinton, Greater Manchester to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Swinton, Greater Manchester to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Swinton, Greater Manchester to Edinburgh is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Swinton, Greater Manchester to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Swinton, Greater Manchester to Edinburgh?

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Swinton, Greater Manchester to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Swinton, Greater Manchester to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Wigan North Western
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 19m
£74–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
6h 57m
£36–61
Drive 205.6 mi
1. Drive from Swinton, Greater Manchester to Edinburghcar 205.6 mi
3h 43m
£51–74
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 46m
£60–160
Train
1. Take the train from Bolton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 39m
£62–112
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Swinton (Manchester) to Leedstrain Wigan North Western - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 36m
£93–183
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 51m
£76–195
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 9m
£72–168

Swinton, Greater Manchester to Edinburgh by foot and train

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Distance: 218.2 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Swinton, Greater Manchester, Salford, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Swinton, Greater Manchester to Princes Street via Swinton Civic Centre, Salford Shopping Centre, Victoria Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 57m.

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