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

The cheapest way to get from Ormskirk to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 7h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ormskirk to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £26 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Ormskirk and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Ormskirk station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Princes Street via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Ormskirk and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Ormskirk to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Ormskirk and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Ormskirk to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ormskirk and Edinburgh is 207 miles. The road distance is 198.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ormskirk to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £26 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Ormskirk to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ormskirk to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ormskirk to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Ormskirk to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Ormskirk to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £26 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 7h 11m.

Where does the Ormskirk to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ormskirk to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ormskirk to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Ormskirk to Edinburgh is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Ormskirk to Edinburgh.

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

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

There are 6 ways to get from Ormskirk 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 46m
£26–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
7h 11m
£22–41
Drive 197.6 mi
1. Drive from Ormskirk to Edinburgh197.6 mi
3h 48m
£49–70
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Ormskirk to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
5h 9m
£73–193
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
5h 56m
£71–190
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 51m
£56–167

Ormskirk to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 205.5 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Ormskirk, 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 Bus Station to Princes Street via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 11m.

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