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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkham to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkham to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkham and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkham to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Market Square and arriving at Princes Street via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Kirkham and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Kirkham to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Kirkham & Wesham and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Kirkham to Edinburgh?

The distance between Kirkham and Edinburgh is 199 miles. The road distance is 182.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkham to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £26 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Kirkham to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirkham to Edinburgh bus from?

Kirkham to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kirkham to Edinburgh train from?

Kirkham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Kirkham to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Kirkham to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £26 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Kirkham to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kirkham to Edinburgh train arrive?

Kirkham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Kirkham to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Kirkham to Edinburgh is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Kirkham to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Kirkham to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Kirkham to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 26m
£27–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
6h 29m
£22–41
Drive 181.6 mi
1. Drive from Kirkham to Edinburgh181.6 mi
3h 25m
£45–64
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kirkham & Wesham to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
5h 41m
£68–175
Bus via Abington Service Area
1. Take the bus from Preston Coach Station to Abington Bus Stopmegabus M11
2. Take the bus from Abington Service Area to Princes Street101A / ...
6h 59m
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
6h 5m
£83–256
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
6h 7m
£51–218

Kirkham to Edinburgh by train

110Weekly Trains

3h 26mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 197.9 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Kirkham, Lancashire, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £24–110 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Square to Princes Street via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 29m.

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