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 £30 - £65 and takes 7h 28m.

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 station. However, there are services departing from Swinton Civic Centre and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

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 £75 - £130.

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 National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach 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 £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 28m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 5h 44m.

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

Swinton, Greater Manchester to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach 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.

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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
£75–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
7h 28m
£33–62
Drive 205.6 mi
1. Drive from Swinton, Greater Manchester to Edinburghcar 205.6 mi
3h 43m
£51–73
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 44m
£55–151
Train
1. Take the train from Bolton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
4h 38m
£77–132
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 37m
£97–219
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 49m
£73–189
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
£73–169

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 £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Swinton, Greater Manchester to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Swinton Civic Centre, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 28m.

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