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Three ways to Travel from Birkenhead to Edinburgh

Composite routes from Birkenhead to Edinburgh

Cheapest
4 h 3 min
Car
350 km.
from $19
Fastest
1 h 1 min
Plane
Other
4 h 3 min
Rideshare
350 km.
from $13.32

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$253.16
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$189.87

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–$341.76
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.50–$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:
$253.16–$594.92
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:
$29.11–$316.44

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$291.13–$1,075.91

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Liverpool ONE Bus Station to Bus
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$44.30–$63.29

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–$253.16
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$46.83–$151.89

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$32.91

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Email:
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.19–$40.50
Train from Preston to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$120.25
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$40.50

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.13–$13.92
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.13–$13.92

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Edinburgh is to bus which costs $38.04 - $54.35 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Liverpool ONE Bus Station station and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Edinburgh?

The distance between Birkenhead and Edinburgh is 362 km. The road distance is 350.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $51.09 - $260.87 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Birkenhead to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Edinburgh bus from?

Birkenhead to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liverpool ONE Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Edinburgh train from?

Birkenhead to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Rail, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Birkenhead to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $51.09 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $38.04 - $54.35 and takes 8h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $38.04 - $152.17 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Edinburgh train arrive?

Birkenhead to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Rail, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Edinburgh is 351 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Birkenhead to Edinburgh.

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

Book your Birkenhead to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Birkenhead to Edinburgh?

Book your Birkenhead to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2179+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $42.71 per night.
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