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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Padiham is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Padiham is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Padiham?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Padiham. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Padiham?

The distance between Edinburgh and Padiham is 212 miles. The road distance is 182 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Padiham without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £50 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Edinburgh to Padiham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Padiham bus from?

Edinburgh to Padiham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Padiham?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Padiham is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 152 bus, which costs and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Padiham bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Padiham?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Padiham is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Edinburgh to Padiham.

Where can I stay near Padiham?

There are 771+ hotels available in Padiham.

Edinburgh to Padiham - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 152 bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Padiham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 10m
£51–125
Drive 180.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Padihamcar 180.9 mi
3h 39m
£45–64
Bus, line 152 bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Post Officebus 152
7h 59m
Fly to Manchester Airport, train, line 152 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Post Officebus
7h 2m
Train, line 591 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 591
6h 49m
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane EDI - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Blackburntrain
8h 45m
£74–208

Edinburgh to Padiham by train, foot, and bus

95Weekly Services

4h 10mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 210.9 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 7h 59m.

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