What is the cheapest way to get from Swinton to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Swinton to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swinton to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Swinton to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Swinton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Swinton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Leinster Road and arriving at Princes Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Swinton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Swinton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Salford Crescent and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Swinton to Edinburgh?

The distance between Swinton and Edinburgh is 224 miles. The road distance is 206.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swinton to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Preston which takes 4h 44m and costs £50 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Swinton to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Swinton to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swinton to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swinton to Edinburgh train from?

Swinton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Salford Crescent station.

Train, bus or fly from Swinton to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Swinton to Edinburgh is to train via Preston which takes 4h 44m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 4m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Swinton to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Swinton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Swinton to Edinburgh train arrive?

Swinton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Swinton to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Swinton to Edinburgh is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Swinton to Edinburgh.

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

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Swinton to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Salford Crescent to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Preston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 44m
£51–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
7h 4m
£35–59
Drive 205.6 mi
1. Drive from Swinton to Edinburghcar 205.6 mi
3h 42m
£51–74
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 26m
£66–160
Train
1. Take the train from Bolton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 46m
£62–102
Line 607 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Wallgatebus 607
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 48m
£69–114
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 41m
£76–203
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h
£70–174

Swinton to Edinburgh by bus and train

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Distance: 222.7 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leinster Road to Princes Street via Manchester Town Hall, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 4m.

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