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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnley station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Burnley to Edinburgh?

The distance between Burnley and Edinburgh is 214 miles. The road distance is 187.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £45 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Burnley to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Edinburgh bus from?

Burnley to Edinburgh bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Burnley to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Burnley to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Burnley to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Burnley to Edinburgh bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Burnley to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Burnley to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Edinburgh is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Burnley to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2700+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Burnley to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Burnley 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 51m
£49–136
Drive 186.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Burnley to Edinburghcar 186.4 mi
3h 40m
£46–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
7h 16m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
6h 21m
£76–200
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leedstrain Blackpool North - York / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 55m
£125–197
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 18m
£73–195
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
6h 21m
£78–195
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 23m
£70–176

Burnley to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 213.2 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 16m.

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