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 £22 - £45 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 32m 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.

Is there a direct train between Lancashire and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Lancashire to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Langho and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Blackburn and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Lancashire to Edinburgh?

The distance between Lancashire and Edinburgh is 208 miles. The road distance is 180.9 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 4h 14m and costs £29 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m 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.

Where do I catch the Lancashire to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Lancashire to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Lancashire to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £29 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £45 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.

Where does the Lancashire to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lancashire to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Lancashire to Edinburgh is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Lancashire to Edinburgh.

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

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Lancashire to Edinburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Lancashire to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 14m
£30–124
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 47m
£22–41
Drive 179.9 mi
1. Drive from Lancashire to Edinburgh179.9 mi
3h 32m
£44–64
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Langho to Bolton
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
6h 2m
£69–166
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
6h 35m
£75–212
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LBA - EDI
7h 5m
£79–203

Lancashire to Edinburgh by train

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4h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 207.1 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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 £24–110 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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