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How to Travel from

Birkdale to Edinburgh

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$240.50
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$227.84

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$265.81
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$329.10
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$607.57
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$582.26

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$30.38–$303.79

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$329.10–$1,075.91

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Preston Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Preston Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.78–$32.91

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire

Phone:
+44 151 330 6200
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
Bus from Leicester Street to Bus
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.78–$3.92

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$265.81

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Preston Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
4h 51m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.77–$59.49

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Preston to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$120.25

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$126.58

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Southport to Bolton
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.86–$12.02

Merseyrail

Phone:
0151 330 1000
Website:
merseyrail.org/
Train from Hillside to Hunts
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.59–$11.39
Train from Hillside to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.59–$10.76

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Birkdale to Edinburgh is to bus which costs $38.04 - $81.52 and takes 7h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkdale to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $59.78 - $97.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Birkdale and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkdale to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Selworthy Road and arriving at Princes Street via Bridge Wills Lane, Preston Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Birkdale to Edinburgh?

The distance between Birkdale and Edinburgh is 342 km. The road distance is 321.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Birkdale to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 45m and costs $50 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Birkdale to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkdale to Edinburgh bus from?

Birkdale to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Preston Bus Station.

Where does the Birkdale to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Birkdale to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkdale to Edinburgh is 321 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Birkdale to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2157+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $44.14 per night.
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