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 - £50 and takes 7h.

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 42m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Accrington and Edinburgh?

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

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 185.1 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 £28 - £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 Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, 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 £28 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £50 and takes 7h.

Where does the Accrington to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Accrington to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, 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 42m 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?

There are 2445+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Accrington to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 55m
£29–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
7h
£18–46
Drive 184 mi
1. Drive from Accrington to Edinburghcar 184 mi
3h 42m
£45–65
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 7m
£74–201
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Accrington to Leedstrain Blackburn - York / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 1m
£58–107
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Accrington to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
6h 41m
£86–215
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 26m
£54–187

Accrington to Edinburgh by train

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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, Bus Station via Arrival Stand, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h.

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