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Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Castle

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

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

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$329.10
Plane from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$265.81
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$227.84

Aer Lingus

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

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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

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

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$49.37–$164.55

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$31.64

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.16–$75.95

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$177.21

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$113.92

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$58.23–$139.24
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Manchester to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.52–$37.97

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Castle is to rideshare which costs $18.48 - $32.61 and takes 4h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Castle?

The fastest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Castle is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $50 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester, Coach Station station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Edinburgh Castle is 357 km. The road distance is 343.5 km.

How do I travel from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $50 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Castle?

The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley takes 3h 17m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Castle bus from?

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester, Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Castle train from?

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Castle?

The best way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Castle is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $50 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs $35.87 - $52.17 and takes 6h 48m, you could also fly, which costs $39.13 - $184.78 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Castle bus arrive?

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Castle train arrive?

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Castle is 343 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Castle.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Castle?

Book your Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Castle train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Castle?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh Castle?

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

Can I share a ride from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Castle?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Edinburgh Castle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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