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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Bacup is to bus which costs £19 - £65 and takes 6h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Bacup is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Bacup?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Bacup. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Market Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Bacup?

The distance between Edinburgh and Bacup is 226 miles. The road distance is 191.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bacup without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £30 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Edinburgh to Bacup, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bacup bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Bacup?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bacup is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £65 and takes 6h 57m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bacup bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Bacup bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Bacup?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Bacup is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Edinburgh to Bacup.

Where can I stay near Bacup?

There are 2372+ hotels available in Bacup.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Bacup 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 Edinburgh Waverley to PrestonEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 29m
£30–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to GlasgowUk090 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUkn30 / ...
6h 57m
£19–60
Drive 190.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Bacup190.5 mi
3h 56m
£47–67
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EDI - MAN
7h 18m
£68–180
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to LeedsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to TodmordenLeeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
5h 19m
£46–109
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)EDI - LBA
7h 40m
£68–176
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria
7h 24m
£76–272

Edinburgh to Bacup by train and bus

108Weekly Services

4h 29mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 224.3 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £22–110 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 6h 57m.

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