What is the cheapest way to get from Wirral Peninsula to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Wirral Peninsula to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 6h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wirral Peninsula to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Wirral Peninsula to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Wirral Peninsula and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Wirral Peninsula station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Birkenhead Bus Station and arriving at Princes Street via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Wirral Peninsula and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Wirral Peninsula to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Birkenhead North and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Liverpool Lime Street and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Wirral Peninsula to Edinburgh?

The distance between Wirral Peninsula and Edinburgh is 231 miles. The road distance is 222.8 miles.

How do I travel from Wirral Peninsula to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Wirral Peninsula to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £70 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Wirral Peninsula to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Wirral Peninsula to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wirral Peninsula to Edinburgh bus from?

Wirral Peninsula to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Birkenhead Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Wirral Peninsula to Edinburgh train from?

Wirral Peninsula to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Wirral Peninsula to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Wirral Peninsula to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 6h 42m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Wirral Peninsula to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Wirral Peninsula to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Queen Square station.

Where does the Wirral Peninsula to Edinburgh train arrive?

Wirral Peninsula to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan North Western station.

Can I drive from Wirral Peninsula to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Wirral Peninsula to Edinburgh is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Wirral Peninsula to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Wirral Peninsula to Edinburgh?

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Wirral Peninsula to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wigan North Westerntrain Liverpool Lime Street - Wigan North Western / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 8m
£73–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birkenhead Bus Station to Queen Squarebus 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 802 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
6h 42m
£42–83
Drive 221.5 mi
1. Drive from Wirral Peninsula to Edinburghcar 221.5 mi
4h 12m
£56–81
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 9m
£69–188
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Preston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 15m
£53–126
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airportbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 59m
£66–174
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 34m
£69–192

Wirral Peninsula to Edinburgh by train and foot

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Distance: 229.8 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Wirral Peninsula, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Birkenhead North to Edinburgh Waverley via Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, and Wigan North Western in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birkenhead Bus Station to Princes Street via Queen Square, Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 42m.

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