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How to get fromEdinburgh to Ramsbottomby train, car, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Boltontrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    3h 59m
    £66–104

  2. Drive  193.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Ramsbottomcar car 193.2 mi
    3h 51m
    £48–69

  3. Fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    6h 24m
    £58–156

  4. Train, line 607 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Bolton Interchangebus bus 607
    4h 58m
    £76–114

  5. 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 Piccadillytrain train
    6h 49m
    £70–204

  6. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 38m
    £68–168

Edinburgh to Ramsbottom by train and bus

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bolton every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 5 times a day.

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