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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Westhoughton

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Westhoughton

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$227.84
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$240.50

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$329.10
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$265.81

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$582.26
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$607.57

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$26.58–$265.81

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Preston
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.71–$50.63

Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire

Phone:
+44 151 330 6200
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
Bus from Bus Station to Bolton
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.78–$3.92

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$113.92–$278.47

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Bolton
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.72–$26.58
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
7h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.16–$75.95

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bolton
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$139.24
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Westhoughton is to bus via Preston Bus Station which costs $33.70 - $70.65 and takes 8h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Westhoughton is to train via Wigan North Western which takes 3h 3m and costs $97.83 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Westhoughton?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Westhoughton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Cemetery Street via Bus Station and Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Westhoughton?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Westhoughton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Westhoughton via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

Is there a direct flight between Edinburgh and Westhoughton?

There are no direct flights between Edinburgh and Westhoughton. The fastest has 1 change and takes 3h 5m and costs $32.61 - $141.30 .

How far is it from Edinburgh to Westhoughton?

The distance between Edinburgh and Westhoughton is 338 km. The road distance is 317.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Westhoughton without a car is to train via Wigan North Western which takes 3h 3m and costs $97.83 - $250 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Edinburgh to Westhoughton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Westhoughton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Westhoughton train from?

Edinburgh to Westhoughton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Westhoughton?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Westhoughton is to train via Wigan North Western which takes 3h 3m and costs $97.83 - $250 . Alternatively, you can bus via Preston Bus Station, which costs $33.70 - $70.65 and takes 8h 29m, you could also fly, which costs $45.65 - $195.65 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Westhoughton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Westhoughton train arrive?

Edinburgh to Westhoughton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Westhoughton?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Westhoughton is 317 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Edinburgh to Westhoughton.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Westhoughton train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Westhoughton?

There are 2966+ hotels available in Westhoughton. Prices start at $31.27 per night.
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