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

The cheapest way to get from Balderstone to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £16 - £70 and takes 6h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balderstone to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Balderstone and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Balderstone to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from BAE North Entrance and arriving at Princes Street via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Balderstone to Edinburgh?

The distance between Balderstone and Edinburgh is 199 miles. The road distance is 185.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balderstone to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £28 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Balderstone to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balderstone to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Train or bus from Balderstone to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Balderstone to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £28 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £70 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Balderstone to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Balderstone to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Balderstone to Edinburgh is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Balderstone to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2496+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Balderstone 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 Preston to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 40m
£28–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
6h 14m
£16–67
Drive 184.8 mi
1. Drive from Balderstone to Edinburgh184.8 mi
3h 23m
£46–67
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 9m
£77–189
Bus via Abington Service Area
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Abington Service AreaM11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Abington Service Area to Princes Street101A / ...
6h 43m
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
£90–216
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 23m
£55–191

Balderstone to Edinburgh by bus and train

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3h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 197.5 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley 5 times a day. Tickets cost £24–110 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from BAE North Entrance to Princes Street via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 14m.

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