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

The cheapest way to get from Accrington to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £18 - £40 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Accrington to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Accrington and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Accrington station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh - Princes Street via Bus Station, Bus Station and Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Accrington and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Accrington to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Accrington and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Accrington to Edinburgh?

The distance between Accrington and Edinburgh is 208 miles. The road distance is 184.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Accrington to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £30 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Accrington to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Accrington to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Accrington to Edinburgh train from?

Accrington to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Accrington station.

Train or bus from Accrington to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Accrington to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £30 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £40 and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Accrington to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Accrington to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Accrington to Edinburgh train arrive?

Accrington to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Accrington to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Accrington to Edinburgh is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Accrington to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Accrington to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Accrington to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Accrington to PrestonYork - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 55m
£32–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh - Princes StreetUk090
7h 34m
£18–37
Drive 183.8 mi
1. Drive from Accrington to Edinburgh183.8 mi
3h 41m
£45–65
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
6h 5m
£79–207
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Accrington to LeedsBlackburn - York / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 1m
£48–107
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
6h 22m
£85–236
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
6h 37m
£57–187

Accrington to Edinburgh by train

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3h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 207.3 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from Accrington to Edinburgh Waverley via Preston in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh - Princes Street via Arrival Stand, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Glasgow in around 7h 34m.

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