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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Burnley is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Burnley is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £30 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Burnley?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at St James Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Burnley?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Burnley?

The distance between Edinburgh and Burnley is 214 miles. The road distance is 186.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Burnley without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £30 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Edinburgh to Burnley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Burnley bus from?

Edinburgh to Burnley bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Burnley train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Burnley?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Burnley is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 152 bus, which costs and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Burnley bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Burnley bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Burnley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Burnley?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Burnley is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Edinburgh to Burnley.

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

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Where can I stay near Burnley?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Burnley.

Edinburgh to Burnley - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, line 152 bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Burnley by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to PrestonEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Burnley Manchester RoadBlackpool North - York / ...
3h 37m
£30–115
Bus, line 152 bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to St James Street152
7h 26m
Drive 185.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Burnley185.9 mi
3h 38m
£46–66
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)EDI - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Burnley Manchester Road
6h 57m
£74–192
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to LeedsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester RoadYork - Blackpool North / ...
4h 41m
£48–104
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
7h 2m
£74–194
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
7h
£86–222

Edinburgh to Burnley by train

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Distance: 213.2 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Burnley Manchester Road via Preston in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to St James Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 7h 26m.

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