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

The cheapest way to get from Lancashire to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £14 - £35 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lancashire to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Lancashire and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Lancashire to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Wheatley Farm and arriving at Princes Street via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Lancashire to Edinburgh?

The distance between Lancashire and Edinburgh is 203 miles. The road distance is 181.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lancashire to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £23 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Lancashire to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lancashire to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Train or bus from Lancashire to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Lancashire to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £23 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £35 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the Lancashire to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lancashire to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Lancashire to Edinburgh is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Lancashire to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2503+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Lancashire 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 Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 52m
£23–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
6h 47m
£14–33
Drive 180.1 mi
1. Drive from Lancashire to Edinburghcar 180.1 mi
3h 33m
£43–62
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Langho to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 52m
£63–176
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
6h 27m
£67–222
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
7h 39m
£72–185
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 21m
£51–181

Lancashire to Edinburgh by bus and train

108Weekly Services

3h 52mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 201.6 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £19–110 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wheatley Farm to Princes Street via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 47m.

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