The alternative route where you walk across England to Birkenhead and then take the ferry to Belfast is also pretty awesome. Four and a half days! Thank you, Go

The alternative route where you walk across England to Birkenhead and then take the ferry to Belfast is also pretty awesome. Four and a half days! Thank you, Google Maps Chaucer Edition. I know the train is expensive, but it may be worth it to get to Edinburgh in seven hours rather than 3-4 days...