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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and Bacup takes 10h 14m and the fastest bus takes 8h 11m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Edinburgh to Bacup. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 14m
Duration
279 mi
Distance
£42
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Edinburgh to Bacup bus times

Buses run twice a week between Edinburgh and Bacup. The earliest departure is at 8:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Bacup at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 10h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company12h 17m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company8h 11m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Bacup? 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 Edinburgh to Bacup.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 279.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Market Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 7h 31m.

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