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

The cheapest way to get from Lathom to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lathom to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Lathom and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Lathom to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Lordsgate Drive and arriving at Princes Street via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Lathom and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Lathom to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Burscough Junction and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Lathom to Edinburgh?

The distance between Lathom and Edinburgh is 204 miles. The road distance is 199.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lathom to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £30 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Lathom to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lathom to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lathom to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Lathom to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Lathom to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £30 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Lathom to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lathom to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lathom to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Lathom to Edinburgh is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Lathom to Edinburgh.

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

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Lathom to Edinburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 312 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 43m
£34–186
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
7h 17m
£37–57
Drive 198.6 mi
1. Drive from Lathom to Edinburghcar 198.6 mi
3h 39m
£49–70
Line 312 bus, train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the bus from Three Oaks to Railway Approachbus
2. Take the train from Ormskirk to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 56m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Burscough Bridge to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 50m
£65–170
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 53m
£72–200

Lathom to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 202.9 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–180 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lordsgate Drive to Princes Street via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 17m.

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