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How to get fromEdinburgh to Darwenby train, car or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Darwen by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    3h 40m
    £42–127

  2. Drive 191.5 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Darwencar car 191.5 mi
    3h 30m
    £48–69

  3. Fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    5h 52m
    £64–152

  4. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EDI - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    6h 24m
    £74–178

Edinburgh to Darwen by train

Calendar107Weekly Trains
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and four other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 4 hours.

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