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How to get fromEdinburgh to Thornton-Cleveleysby train, car or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Thornton-Cleveleys 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 12m
    £28–116

  2. Drive 180.5 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Thornton-Cleveleyscar car 180.5 mi
    3h 28m
    £44–63

  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 Poulton-le-Fyldetrain train
    6h 41m
    £72–178

  4. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EDI - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Poulton-le-Fyldetrain train
    6h 54m
    £70–234

Edinburgh to Thornton-Cleveleys by train and bus

Calendar107Weekly Services
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Thornton-Cleveleys, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £22–110 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Two other operators also service this route.

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