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What is the best way to travel from Bolton to Edinburgh?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Trains, Buses, Carpool and Flights for the journey to Edinburgh from Bolton. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Car is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
7h 25m
£37
£47
5
Train
4h 17m
£52
£80
1
Car
4h 20m
£32
£32
2
Flight
2h 40m
£49
£151
58

What is the cheapest way to reach Edinburgh from Bolton?

You can get to Edinburgh with just £32 by taking a Car from BlaBlaCar, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £37
tomorrow
from £38
Tuesday
from £61
Wednesday
from £32
Thursday
from £49
Friday
from £43
Saturday
from £40

    Cheapest Buses today

  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • National Express
    11h 10m
    0
    20:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    07:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £41
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    10:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £44
  • Cheapest Flights today

  • Ryanair
    5h 30m
    0
    09:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £68
  • British Airways
    4h 50m
    0
    14:50
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    19:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £105
  • EasyJet Airline
    2h 40m
    0
    18:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    21:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £160

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • National Express
    11h 10m
    0
    20:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    07:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £38
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £44
  • Cheapest Flights tomorrow

  • Ryanair
    4h 15m
    0
    07:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    11:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £49
  • R Airlines
    3h 25m
    0
    19:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    22:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £72
  • British Airways
    3h 40m
    0
    16:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £157
  • Cheapest Trains tomorrow

  • Northern
    4h 17m
    0
    05:23
    Bolton
    Central Station
    09:40
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £108

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • R Airlines
    4h 25m
    0
    06:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £61
  • British Airways
    6h 40m
    0
    07:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    14:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £73
  • EasyJet Airline
    6h 0m
    0
    12:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £78

    Cheapest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 20m
    0
    11:00
    Liverpool Airport
    15:20
    Edinburgh
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £32
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 50m
    0
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    15:20
    Edinburgh
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £33
  • Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £46
  • National Express
    8h 30m
    0
    10:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £91

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    11h 10m
    0
    20:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    07:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £49
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • National Express
    8h 40m
    0
    23:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:05
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £56
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • EasyJet Airline
    11h 25m
    0
    07:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    18:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £66
  • R Airlines
    4h 30m
    0
    13:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £78
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    3h 35m
    0
    16:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    19:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £117

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    11h 10m
    0
    20:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    07:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £43
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £44
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £44
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Ryanair
    4h 10m
    0
    16:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £102
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 45m
    0
    15:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £136
  • Aer Lingus
    13h 5m
    0
    19:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £171

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    11h 10m
    0
    20:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    07:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £41
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    10:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £44
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Northern
    4h 17m
    0
    05:23
    Bolton
    Central Station
    09:40
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £52
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • EasyJet Airline
    24h 20m
    0
    06:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    06:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £76
  • R Airlines
    3h 0m
    0
    07:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £114
  • Ryanair
    3h 25m
    0
    12:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £157

What are the fastest trips from Bolton to Edinburgh?

You can get to Edinburgh from Bolton in just 2h 40m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 2h 40m
tomorrow
from 3h 25m
Tuesday
from 4h 5m
Wednesday
from 4h 20m
Thursday
from 3h 35m
Friday
from 4h 10m
Saturday
from 3h 0m

    Fastest Flights today

  • EasyJet Airline
    2h 40m
    0
    18:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    21:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £160
  • British Airways
    4h 50m
    0
    14:50
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    19:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £105
  • Ryanair
    5h 30m
    0
    09:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £68
  • Fastest Buses today

  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    10:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £44
  • National Express
    8h 40m
    0
    23:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:05
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £47

    Fastest Flights tomorrow

  • R Airlines
    3h 25m
    0
    19:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    22:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £72
  • British Airways
    3h 40m
    0
    16:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £157
  • Ryanair
    4h 15m
    0
    07:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    11:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £49
  • Fastest Trains tomorrow

  • Northern
    4h 17m
    0
    05:23
    Bolton
    Central Station
    09:40
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £108
  • Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £44
  • National Express
    8h 40m
    0
    23:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:05
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £54
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Hop!
    4h 5m
    0
    16:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Hop!
    Economy
    from £255
  • R Airlines
    4h 25m
    0
    06:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £61
  • EasyJet Airline
    6h 0m
    0
    12:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £78

    Fastest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 20m
    0
    11:00
    Liverpool Airport
    15:20
    Edinburgh
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £32
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 50m
    0
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    15:20
    Edinburgh
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £33
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    8h 30m
    0
    10:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £91
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £46

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    3h 35m
    0
    16:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    19:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £117
  • R Airlines
    4h 30m
    0
    13:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £78
  • EasyJet Airline
    11h 25m
    0
    07:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    18:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £66
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • National Express
    8h 40m
    0
    23:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:05
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £56
  • National Express
    11h 10m
    0
    20:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    07:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £49

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Ryanair
    4h 10m
    0
    16:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £102
  • Loganair
    4h 10m
    0
    16:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £217
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 45m
    0
    15:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £136
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £44
  • National Express
    8h 40m
    0
    23:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:05
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £44

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • R Airlines
    3h 0m
    0
    07:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £114
  • Ryanair
    3h 25m
    0
    12:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £157
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    12h 45m
    0
    19:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £196
  • Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Northern
    4h 17m
    0
    05:23
    Bolton
    Central Station
    09:40
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £52
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £41
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    10:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £44
  • National Express
    8h 40m
    0
    23:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:05
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £46
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Bolton to Edinburgh

What are the most popular stations in Bolton and Edinburgh?

In Bolton, you will usually depart from Central Station, Horwich Parkway or Bromley Cross, while in Edinburgh you will be arriving at St Andrew's House Station, Waverley Station or Park Central, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Edinburgh from Bolton? With 8 connections between 2 Train, Bus, Car and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Bolton and Edinburgh, you can pay as low as £32 with a Car from BlaBlaCar.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from EasyJet Airline: you will get to Edinburgh in just 2h 40m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Bolton and Edinburgh are National Express, British Airways and EasyJet Airline, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Bolton and Edinburgh is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Astley Bridge or to Broomhouse, and look at flights from Blackpool Airport, and landing at Edinburgh Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Bolton to Edinburgh?

The most popular companies between Bolton and Edinburgh, are National Express, British Airways and EasyJet Airline. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express

Train companies: Northern

Airlines: British Airways, EasyJet Airline, Ryanair and 7 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Bolton to Edinburgh

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Bolton to Edinburgh. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Bolton to Edinburgh

How can I reach Edinburgh from Bolton?

Every day, there are on average 8 connections between Train, Bus, Car and Flight, with which you can get to Edinburgh from Bolton.

How far is Edinburgh from Bolton?

The distance between Bolton and Edinburgh is 268.5 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Bolton and Edinburgh?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 7 kgs of CO2, a train 9 kgs, a car 46 kgs, and a flight 66 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Bolton to Edinburgh?

You can get to Edinburgh with just £32 by taking a Car from BlaBlaCar.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Edinburgh in just 2h 40m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline.

More routes to Bolton and to Edinburgh

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Bolton and to Edinburgh. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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