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

The cheapest way to get from Anderton to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £18 - £75 and takes 7h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Anderton to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Anderton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Anderton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bolton Road and arriving at Princes Street via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Anderton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Anderton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Adlington (Lancs) and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Anderton to Edinburgh?

The distance between Anderton and Edinburgh is 204 miles. The road distance is 193.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Anderton to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £25 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Anderton to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Anderton to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Anderton to Edinburgh train from?

Anderton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Anderton to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Anderton to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £25 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £75 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Anderton to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Anderton to Edinburgh train arrive?

Anderton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Anderton to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Anderton to Edinburgh is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Anderton to Edinburgh.

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

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Anderton to Edinburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Anderton to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 52m
£25–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
7h 23m
£18–71
Drive 191.9 mi
1. Drive from Anderton to Edinburghcar 191.9 mi
3h 33m
£47–68
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Adlington (Lancs) to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 31m
£69–164
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
6h 14m
£69–202
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 5m
£51–246

Anderton to Edinburgh by foot and train

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3h 52mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 202.7 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Anderton, Lancashire, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £16–110 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Anderton to Princes Street via Bolton Road, Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 23m.

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