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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Formby to Edinburgh

Composite routes from Formby to Edinburgh

Cheapest
3 h 56 min
Car
348 km.
from $19
Other
8 h 3 min
266 km.
from $59.33
6 h 29 min
Train, Plane
265 km.
from $97.53
5 h 46 min
Train, Plane
265 km.
from $10.87

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Friday 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
Email:
service@flixbus.com
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
Bus from Liverpool ONE Bus Station to Bus
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.57–$69.62

Megabus UK

Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
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
Email:
info@citylink.co.uk
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 Wigan North Western to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
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:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$31.64

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
Email:
contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Edinburgh is to bus which costs $43.48 - $70.65 and takes 10h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Formby Gardens and arriving at Princes Street via Duke Street, Preston Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Southport and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Formby to Edinburgh?

The distance between Formby and Edinburgh is 370 km. The road distance is 348.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $103.26 - $260.87 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Formby to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Formby to Edinburgh train from?

Formby to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train, bus or fly from Formby to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Formby to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $103.26 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs $38.04 - $81.52 and takes 8h 3m, you could also fly, which costs $43.48 - $152.17 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Formby to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Formby to Edinburgh train arrive?

Formby to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Formby to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Edinburgh is 348 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Formby to Edinburgh.

Which airlines fly from Liverpool Airport to Edinburgh Airport Airport?

Ryanair, Aer Lingus and easyJet offer flights from Liverpool Airport to Edinburgh Airport Airport.

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

Book your Formby to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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