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Trip Overview

The average bus between Accrington and Edinburgh takes 11h 39m and the fastest bus takes 8h 34m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Accrington to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 39m
Duration
282 mi
Distance
Twice a week
Frequency

Accrington to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run twice a week between Accrington and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 2:12 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Accrington is at 5:12 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 11h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyFlixBusFlixBus8h 34m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    The Blackburn Bus CompanyFlixBusFlixBus14h 44m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Accrington to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Accrington to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 281.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 39m

What companies run services between Accrington, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Infant Street to Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 26m.

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