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How to get fromEdinburgh to Samlesburyby train, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    3h 10m
    £45–131

  2. Drive 180.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Samlesburycar car 180.3 mi
    3h 17m
    £44–64

  3. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    6h 29m
    £66–204

  4. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EDI - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    6h 32m
    £72–204

Edinburgh to Samlesbury by train and bus

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Two other operators also service this route.

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