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How to get fromSwinton to Edinburghby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Swinton to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Preston

    best
    1. Take the train from Salford Crescent to Prestontrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 34m
    £51–130

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
    6h 54m
    £36–61

  3. Drive  205.6 mi

    1. Drive from Swinton to Edinburghcar car 205.6 mi
    3h 42m
    £51–74

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    5h 46m
    £61–160

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Bolton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 46m
    £62–112

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LPL - EDI
    5h 47m
    £76–184

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    6h
    £71–169

Swinton to Edinburgh by bus and train

Calendar107Weekly Services
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Swinton to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 222.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Leinster Road to Edinburgh Waverley via Salford Crescent Rail Station, Salford Crescent, and Preston in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leinster Road to Princes Street via Salford Crescent Rail Station, Victoria Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 54m.

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