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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Rawtenstall is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Rawtenstall is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Rawtenstall?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Rawtenstall station. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Bus station via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Rawtenstall?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Rawtenstall. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Rawtenstall?

The distance between Edinburgh and Rawtenstall is 216 miles. The road distance is 191 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Rawtenstall without a car is to train and line 481 bus which takes 4h 18m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Edinburgh to Rawtenstall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Rawtenstall bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Rawtenstall train from?

Edinburgh to Rawtenstall train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Rawtenstall?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Rawtenstall is to bus which takes 7h 12m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 6h 11m, you could also train, which costs £110 - £180 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Rawtenstall bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Rawtenstall train arrive?

Edinburgh to Rawtenstall train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Rawtenstall?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Rawtenstall is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Edinburgh to Rawtenstall.

Where can I stay near Rawtenstall?

There are 2380+ hotels available in Rawtenstall.

Edinburgh to Rawtenstall - 7 ways to travel via train, line 481 bus, and bus

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

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Train, line 481 bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Interchange to Bus Stationbus 481
4h 18m
£49–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 12m
£36–59
Drive 189.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Rawtenstallcar 189.9 mi
3h 49m
£47–68
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
6h 11m
£60–158
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain York - Blackpool North / ...
5h 12m
£116–174
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 19m
£78–208
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 23m
£72–170

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 214.7 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Bus station via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 4 hours.

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